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suffrage

suf·frage

suffrage

 
 
pronunciation:
suh frihj
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the right to vote in a political election, or the exercise of this right.
Suffrage was won for U.S. women in 1920.Some states imposed obstacles to restrict the suffrage of blacks.
 
definition 2: a vote cast for a candidate, proposal, or the like.
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  democracy