election

[ ih-lek-shuhn ]

/ ɪˈlɛk ʃən /

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noun

the selection of a person or persons for office by vote: In 2018, elections for governors were held in 36 states.

the status of being or having been elected: his fading chances for election;the international coverage of her election.

a public vote upon a proposition submitted: The official results of today’s election regarding use of public lands will not be reported any earlier than tomorrow.

the act of electing: There is no evidence to suggest violation of the rules of election.

Theology. the choice by God of individuals, as for a particular work or for favor or salvation: Election is not a hidden decree, but the decree revealed in Christ.

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Origin of election

First recorded in 1225–75; from Latin ēlēctiōn- (stem of ēlēctiō ), equivalent to ēlēct(us) (see elect) + -iōn- noun suffix (see -ion); replacing Middle English eleccioun, from Anglo-French

OTHER WORDS FROM election

in·ter·e·lec·tion, adjectivenon·e·lec·tion, nounpost·e·lec·tion, adjectivere·e·lec·tion, noun, adjective

self-e·lec·tion, nounsub·e·lec·tion, noun

Words nearby election

Eleazar, elecampane, elect, electable, elected, election, election cake, Election Day, election district, electioneer, elective

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How to use election in a sentence

Now I’m being criticized on the vaccine because they’re petrified that the vaccine comes in, you know, before the election.
Election live updates: Trump returns to Wisconsin; Biden to face live audience at town hall|Colby Itkowitz, Felicia Sonmez, John Wagner|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
Congress is set to leave town the first week of October and not return until after the election.
Trump moves closer to Pelosi in economic aid talks, and House speaker must decide next move|Rachael Bade, Erica Werner|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
She declined to say whom she voted for in the last election.
Former Pence aide says she will vote for Biden because of Trump’s ‘flat out disregard for human life’ during pandemic|Josh Dawsey|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
They were represented by Pittsburgh attorney Clifford Levine, a longtime election lawyer for Pennsylvania Democrats.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court strikes Green Party presidential ticket from ballot, clearing the way for mail ballots to be sent out|Amy Gardner|September 17, 2020|Washington Post

To meet this challenge, local election officials will have to overcome numerous hurdles with little time and money to spare.
Vote by mail: Which states allow absentee voting|Kate Rabinowitz, Brittany Mayes|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
Bush busy engaging constituents on both sides of the same-sex marriage debate ahead of the 2004 presidential election.
Jeb Bush’s Unseen Anti-Gay Marriage Emails|Jackie Kucinich|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Just 47 percent of Asian-Americans voted in the 2012 presidential election.
Asian-Americans Are The New Florida|Tim Mak|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The election of 1964 produced the most liberal Congress since the Democratic landslide of 1936.
Thank Congress, Not LBJ for Great Society|Julian Zelizer, Scott Porch|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The off-year special election into which Duke threw himself drew little media notice at first.
The Louisiana Racists Who Courted Steve Scalise|Jason Berry|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In 1989, a newly registered Republican in Louisiana named David Duke won his only election by a fluke.
The Louisiana Racists Who Courted Steve Scalise|Jason Berry|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Election of representatives from New York to consider the federal constitution held.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
The Colonel left, and in a few days the election coming off, each candidate made his appearance at the critical German polls.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
“Boom” refers, of course, to the large amount of support which Cleveland obtained on his second election to the Presidency.
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)
In admitting a member, if no form of election has been prescribed, each candidate must be elected separately.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles
He was all for change and innovation, and managed to get the principle of formal election to the chairmanship established.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland|Joseph Tatlow

British Dictionary definitions for election

election

/ (ɪˈlɛkʃən) /

noun

the selection by vote of a person or persons from among candidates for a position, esp a political office

a public vote on an official proposition

the act or an instance of choosing

Christianity

the doctrine of Calvin that God chooses certain individuals for salvation without reference to their faith or works
the doctrine of Arminius and others that God chooses for salvation those who, by grace, persevere in faith and works

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