suffrage

US /ˈsʌf.rɪdʒ/
UK /ˈsʌf.rɪdʒ/
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1.

the right to vote in political elections

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Women's suffrage was a major achievement in the fight for equality.
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Universal suffrage ensures that all adult citizens can vote.
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a vote given in favor of a candidate or measure

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The motion passed with a large number of suffrages.
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Each member cast their suffrage in the secret ballot.
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