democratically
Americanadverb
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in a way that is democratic, equitable, or free.
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in a way that follows the principles of democracy.
Example Sentences
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Under intense pressure after a string of successful coups in the region, Ecowas is signalling that it is no longer willing to watch democratically elected governments be toppled by the military.
From BBC
But as Thurmond noted, “They have a right to vote it down. We’re putting it in front of the voters and giving them a chance to exercise their viewpoints, democratically.”
From Los Angeles Times
The only way that I can see America recovering from this situation is for democratically elected politicians to show that they can and do make ordinary people’s lives better.
From Salon
She insisted that her role as deputy first minister was to "champion Northern Ireland" and "engage with the democratically elected president".
From BBC
A foreign ministry spokeswoman said it was a miracle the pair hadn't hit the democratically elected leader of Ukraine.
From BBC
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