Election Definition

election
noun
  1. a vote to select the winner of a position or political office; "the results of the election will be announced tonight"
  2. the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice; "her election of medicine as a profession"
  3. the status or fact of being elected; "they celebrated his election"
  4. the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists)

"Election" in song lyrics

See how election is used in real songs:

  • "I 'ent my delegates like the night before election"
    Akrobatik — The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
  • "Now I'ma state representative, been chose by election"
    Big Moe f/ D-Gotti — Purple Stuff
  • "Inner city hill section, Respect the month for election"
    Bronze Nazzreth f/ Illa Dayz, Kevlaar 7, Phillie, Salute — Detroit Taliban

Usage tips for "election"

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