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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"Throughout the proceedings, we have consistently maintained the position that the debate over how to achieve climate targets must take place within the political process through democratically elected parliaments," the group added in a statement.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
In the 1953 coup, America's CIA intelligence agency and Britain's MI6 conspired with Iranians to overthrow the democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
Its supporters portray it as a technocratic, “content neutral” measure to ensure democratically enacted EU member states’ laws are applied justly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
He was succeeded in 1951 by Jacobo Árbenz, another democratically elected president.
From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026
I told the crowd that we one day would occupy these buildings as the first democratically elected government of South Africa.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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