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election
noun
choice, option, alternative, preference, selection, election mean the act or opportunity of choosing or the thing chosen.
choice suggests the opportunity or privilege of choosing freely.
option implies a power to choose that is specifically granted or guaranteed.
alternative implies a need to choose one and reject another possibility.
preference suggests a choice guided by one's judgment or predilections.
selection implies a range of choice.
election implies an end or purpose which requires exercise of judgment.
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13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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“Election.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/election. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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