I. ˈvōt noun
Etymology: Middle English (Scots), 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
II. verb
( vot·ed ; vot·ing )
Date: 1552
intransitive verb
1. : to express one's views in response to a poll ; especially : to exercise a political franchise
2. : to express an opinion
consumers… vote with their dollars — Lucia Mouat
transitive verb
1. : to choose, endorse, decide the disposition of, defeat, or authorize by vote
he was voted out of office
2.
a. : to adjudge by general agreement : declare
b. : to offer as a suggestion : propose
I vote we all go home
3.
a. : to cause to vote in a given way
b. : to cause to be cast for or against a proposal
4. : to vote in accordance with or in the interest of
vote your conscience
voted their pocketbooks
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- vote with one's feet