n.
Pronunciation: ' v ō t
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English (Sc), from Latin votum vow, wish ― more at VOW
Date: 15th century
1 a : a usually formal expression of opinion or will in response to a proposed decision especially : one given as an indication of approval or disapproval of a proposal, motion, or candidate for office b : the total number of such expressions of opinion made known at a single time (as at an election) c : an expression of opinion or preference that resembles a vote d : BALLOT 1
2 : the collective opinion or verdict of a body of persons expressed by voting
3 : the right to cast a vote specifically : the right of suffrage : FRANCHISE
4 a : the act or process of voting <brought the question to a vote > b : a method of voting
5 : a formal expression of a wish, will, or choice voted by a meeting
6 a : VOTER b : a group of voters with some common and identifying characteristics <the labor vote >
7 chiefly British a : a proposition to be voted on especially : a legislative money item b : APPROPRIATION