/i lek"sheuhn/ , n.
1. the selection of a person or persons for office by vote.
2. a public vote upon a proposition submitted.
3. the act of electing.
4. Theol. the choice by God of individuals, as for a particular work or for favor or salvation.
[ 1225-75; election- (s. of electio ), equiv. to elect ( us ) (see ELECT) + -ion- -ION; r. ME eleccioun ]