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Meaning
Noun
●
Originally, a
small ball
placed
in a
container
to
cast
a
vote
; now,
by extension
, a
piece of paper
or
card
used for this
purpose
, or some other means used to
signify
a
vote
.
●
The process of
voting
, especially
in secret
; a round of
voting
.
●
In Democracy:
The total
of all
the
votes
cast
in an election.
●
In American English:
A
list
of
candidates
running
for
office
; a ticket.
Verb
●
To
vote
or
decide
by ballot.
●
To
draw
lots.
●
To
invite
to
vote
on a proposal.
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Origin
ballot
English
ballotta
Italian
Sourced from
Etym
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