voting

Definition of voting in English English dictionary: Having an associated right for the holder to vote as an owner of business; Present participle of vote; action of the verb to vote; {i} casting of ballots; {n} a giving of or choosing by votes; the constitutional right and responsibility of citizens to participate in selecting the federal, state, and local officials who make laws, design programs, and decide how tax dollars are spent; a choice that is made by voting; "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion"; A laser scanner parameter that takes more than one (low setting) or one more than low (high setting) matching scans from the same label to yield a good read This is useful when scanning poor quality labels that may cause substitution errors This is for laser scanning only; Voting at a shareholders meeting is usually done entirely by proxies at the instruction of shareholders See "Proxy" and "Proxy Cards "; from Vote, v; This is what the public does to choose the politician they want to run their area or country Only those over 18 can vote at present; A decision procedure in which group members cast a written or verbal ballot in support of or against a specific proposal; generally, a majority or two-thirds vote is needed to support a proposition
voting booth: A small enclosed compartment where a voter may register his vote in private; it may house some voting machine, or just have a pencil for marking a voting slip
voting booths: plural form of voting booth
voting machine: Any machine used in place of a paper ballot. In the model used in the US the voters mark their choice by switching levers and then pulling the master switch to reset the machine and place their vote
voting machines: plural form of voting machine
voting slip: a piece of paper with a list of the candidates at an election (sometimes with an indication of the candidate's party); the voter puts an X in the corresponding place against the candidate of his choice, folds the slip and places it in a ballot box provided
voting station: A public place, normally used for some other function, that has been authorized for the registering of votes in an election; it will contain voting booths and officials with an up-to-date electoral register or similar list of voters; a polling station
voting system: A system used to determine the result of an election based on voters' preferences
voting systems: plural form of voting system
Voting Rights Act: Act passed by the U.S. Congress in 1965 to ensure the voting rights of African Americans. Though the Constitution's 15th Amendment (passed 1870) had guaranteed the right to vote regardless of "race, color, or previous condition of servitude," African Americans in the South faced efforts to disenfranchise them, including poll taxes and literacy tests, as late as the 1960s, when the civil rights movement focused national attention on infringements of their voting rights; Congress responded with the Voting Rights Act, which prohibited Southern states from using literacy tests to determine eligibility to vote. Later laws prohibited literacy tests in all states and made poll taxes illegal in state and local elections
voting age: the age at which a person is old enough to vote in public elections
voting booth: cubicle or alcove used by one voter at a time in order to ensure privacy during the voting process
voting booth: a booth in which a person can cast a private vote
voting booth: an enclosed place where you can make your vote secretly British Equivalent: polling booth
voting machine: a machine that records votes as they are made
voting machine: a mechanical device for recording and counting votes mechanically
voting precinct: one of several districts into which a city or town is divided for voting; each contains one polling place
voting record: list showing a candidate's or elected official's voting history (often in relation to a specific issue)
voting right: The common stockholders'right to vote their stock in the affairs of a company Preferred stock usually has the right to vote when preferred dividends are in default for a specified period The right to vote may be delegated by the stockholder to another person
voting right: Most common stock entitles a shareholder to the right to vote in person, or by proxy, on corporate elections and other related matters Some companies issue both voting and non-voting shares, for example, Class A and Class B
voting right: Right to vote in corporate business matters in which they are common shareholder This right may be delegated to another person by the shareholder
voting right: The stockholder's right to vote his/her stock in the affairs of the company Most common shares have one vote each Preferred stock usually has the right to vote when preferred dividends are in default for a specified period The right to vote may be delegated by the stockholder to another person
voting right: The common stockholders' right to vote their stock in the affairs of a company Preferred stock usually has the right to vote when preferred dividends are in default for a specified period The right to vote may be delegated by the stockholder to another person
voting right: The right of a common stockholder to vote for members of the board of directors and on matters of corporate policy - particularly the issuance of senior securities, stock splits and substantial changes in the corporation's business A variation of this right is extended to variable annuity contract holders and mutual fund shareholders, who may vote on material policy issues
voting right: the right to vote; especially the right of a common shareholder to vote in person or by proxy on the affairs of a company
voting right: The common stockholders' right to vote their stock in the affairs of the company Preferred stock usually has the right to vote when preferred dividends are in default for a specified amount of time The right to vote may be delegated by the stockholder to another person
voting right: The common stockholders' right to vote their stock in affairs of a company Preferred stock usually has the right to vote when preferred dividends are in default for a specified period The right to vote may be delegated by the stockholder to another person
voting right: Common stockholders' right to vote their stock in affairs of a company Preferred stock usually has the right to vote when preferred dividends are in default for a specified period The right to vote may be delegated by the stockholder to another person
voting right: The right exercised by a shareholder at the general meeting of shareholders of a joint-stock company The voting right is exercised according to the nominal amount of the shares Normally, each common share guarantees the shareholder a vote The voting right can also be exercised by an authorised person; proxy voting right (§ 134 to 137 of the Corporation Act)
voting right: The stockholder's right to vote in the affairs of the company Most common shares have one vote each and preferred stock usually only has the right to vote when its dividends are in default The right to vote may be delegated by the stockholder to another person, called voting by proxy Voting rights give the stockholder a say in the company's affairs and such rights can increase the value of the stock
voting right: In most modern democracies all adult citizens have the right to vote in elections when they reach a certain age (18 in the UK)
voting stock: Stock for which the holder has the right to vote in the election of directors, in the appointment of auditors, or in other matters brought up at the annual meeting
voting stock: shares in a corporation that entitle the shareholder to voting and proxy rights
voting system: a legal system for making democratic choices
voting trust: an agreement whereby persons owning stock with voting powers retain ownership while transferring the voting rights to the trustees
voting viva voce: election during which people who are eligible to vote are able to vote only after their name is called
voice voting: A system of voting in which the voters walk up to a recorder and verbally place their votes
absentee voting: Any of several methods of allowing people to vote without attending an official voting station
approval voting: A voting system in which each voter approves as many candidates as he wishes, and the candidate most approved of wins
cumulative voting: A voting system based on voters awarding their allocation of points to candidates
like turkeys voting for Christmas: Accepting or bringing about a situation with negative consequences for the individual
like turkeys voting for an early Christmas: Alternative form of like turkeys voting for Christmas
vote: To cast a vote; to assert a formalised choice in an election
The depository may vote shares on behalf of investors who have not submitted instruction to the bank.
vote: An act or instance of participating in such a choice, e.g., by submitting a ballot
The Supreme Court upheld the principle of one person, one vote.
vote: {v} to give or choose by votes
run-off voting: A voting system used to elect a single winner, whereby only two candidates from the first round continue to the second round
runoff voting: A voting system used to elect a single winner, whereby only two candidates from the first round continue to the second round
Vote: A person from Votia or of Votic descent
absentee voting: {i} absentee ballot, voting by citizens who are unable to vote at their regular polling place on an election day (usually sent by mail)
abstention from voting: refraining from voting, not voting, refraining from casting of ballot
cumulative voting: A system of voting in which each voter is given as many votes as there are positions to be filled and allowed to cast those votes for one candidate or distribute them in any way among the candidates
multiple voting: voting in more than one place by the same person at the same election illegal in U
preferential voting: A system of voting, as at primaries, in which the voters are allowed to indicate on their ballots their preference (usually their first and second choices) between two or more candidates for an office, so that if no candidate receives a majority of first choices the one receiving the greatest number of first and second choices together in nominated or elected
preferential voting: voting while indicating preference
preferential voting: A system of voting in which the voter ranks candidates in order of preference
statutory voting: election in which one voter receives one vote for each available position
tactical voting: Tactical voting is the act of voting for a particular person or political party in order to prevent someone else from winning, rather than because you support that person or party. the practice of voting for a political party that you do not support in order to prevent another party from winning an election
vote: A decision on a question, either affirmative or negative
vote: a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment; "American women got the vote in 1920"
vote: The formal act of an elector in an election to choose the candidate the elector most wants to be the representative for that division Australia has a secret vote, and enforces compulsory voting
vote: Expression of judgment or will by a majority; legal decision by some expression of the minds of a number; as, the vote was unanimous; a vote of confidence
vote: If you vote a particular political party or leader, or vote yes or no, you make that choice with the vote that you have. 52.5% of those questioned said they'd vote Labour A single candidate is put forward and the people vote yes or no
vote: the total number of votes cast; "they are hoping for a large vote"
vote: {f} cast a ballot; officially choose one out of a number of options; voice a suggestion
vote: A formal expression by members of Congress of support or opposition on a bill
vote: express one's choice or preference by vote; "vote the Democratic ticket"
vote: To declare by general opinion or common consent, as if by a vote; as, he was voted a bore
vote: be guided by in voting; "vote one's conscience"
vote: To express or signify the mind, will, or preference, either viva voce, or by ballot, or by other authorized means, as in electing persons to office, in passing laws, regulations, etc
vote: {i} voice; act of making an official choice, election; official choice; eligibility to vote; total number of votes; result of an election
vote: An ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer
vote: If you have the vote in an election, or have a vote in a meeting, you have the legal right to indicate your choice. Before that, women did not have a vote at all
vote: be guided by in voting; "vote one's conscience
vote: by a formal vote; as, the legislature voted the resolution
vote: To condemn; to devote; to doom
vote: A wish, choice, or opinion, of a person or a body of persons, expressed in some received and authorized way; the expression of a wish, desire, will, preference, or choice, in regard to any measure proposed, in which the person voting has an interest in common with others, either in electing a person to office, or in passing laws, rules, regulations, etc
vote: The act of voting by submitting a ballot or other means
vote: express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote; "He voted for the motion"; "None of the Democrats voted last night"
vote: or in deciding on any proposition in which one has an interest with others
vote: 2. A vote is an occasion when a group of people make a decision by each person indicating his or her choice. The choice that most people support is accepted by the group. Why do you think we should have a vote on that? They took a vote and decided not to do it
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vote: To choose by suffrage; to elec&?;; as, to vote a candidate into office
vote: bring into existence or make available by vote; "They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia"
vote: When you vote, you indicate your choice officially at a meeting or in an election, for example by raising your hand or writing on a piece of paper. Two-thirds of the national electorate had the chance to vote in these elections It seems many people would vote for the government, at a general election, if there was a new leader The residents of Leningrad voted to restore the city's original name of St Petersburg The parliament has voted by an overwhelming majority to suspend its declaration of independence The Bridgeport Common Council voted 9: 8 for a five percent tax increase. + voting vot·ing Voting began about two hours ago
vote: To enact, establish, grant, determine, etc
vote: a body of voters who have the same interests; "he failed to get the Black vote"
vote: If you vote with your feet, you show that you do not support something by leaving the place where it is happening or leaving the organization that is supporting it. Thousands of citizens are already voting with their feet, and leaving the country
vote: express a choice or opinion; "I vote that we all go home"; "She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant"
vote: That by means of which will or preference is expressed in elections, or in deciding propositions; voice; a ballot; a ticket; as, a written vote
vote: was an individual Supply Estimate Under RAB, from 2001, votes have been replaced by Requests for Resources
vote: a choice that is made by voting; "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion"
vote: A formalized choice on matters of administration or other democratic activities
vote: A decision on a question by a member of a deliberative body, either affirmative or negative
vote: There are two categories of votes: majority and two-thirds
vote: the opinion of a group as determined by voting; "they put the question to a vote" a choice that is made by voting; "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion" the total number of votes cast; "they are hoping for a large vote" a body of voters who have the same interests; "he failed to get the Black vote" express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote; "He voted for the motion"; "None of the Democrats voted last night" bring into existence or make available by vote; "They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia" express a choice or opinion; "I vote that we all go home"; "She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant" express one's choice or preference by vote; "vote the Democratic ticket" be guided by in voting; "vote one's conscience
vote: the opinion of a group as determined by voting; "they put the question to a vote"
vote: If you say `I vote that' a particular thing should happen, you are suggesting that this is what should happen. I vote that we all go to Holland immediately
vote: Votes, collectively; as, the Tory vote; the labor vote
vote: suffrage
vote: Unless rules specify otherwise, Congress may agree to any question by a majority of Members voting, if a quorum is present The Chair puts each question by voice vote unless the "yeas and nays" are requested, in which case a roll call vote must occur
vote: One man one vote or one person one vote is a system of voting in which every person in a group or country has the right to cast their vote, and in which each individual's vote is counted and has equal value. Mr Gould called for a move towards `one man one vote'
vote: The vote is the total number of votes or voters in an election, or the number of votes received or cast by a particular group. Opposition parties won about fifty-five per cent of the vote
vote: There are two categories of votes: majority and two-thirds Majority Vote: A vote of more than half of the legislative body considering a measure The full Assembly requires a majority vote of 41 and the full Senate requires 21, based on their memberships of 80 and 40 respectively Two-Thirds (2/3): A vote of at least 2/3 of the legislative body considering a measure The full Assembly requires a 2/3 vote of 54 and the full Senate requires 27, based on their memberships of 80 and 40 respectively
vote: Formal expression of will or decision by the legislative body
vote: Absentee Voting/Voter Registration
vote: A vote is a choice made by a particular person or group in a meeting or an election. He walked to the local polling centre to cast his vote The government got a massive majority -- well over 400 votes Mr Reynolds was re-elected by 102 votes to
vote: (1) Questions are put to a vote; can be determined by a voice vote, party vote, or personal vote; and (2) Part of an Appropriation Bill containing details of the authority to spend public money or incur expenses
vote: If people vote someone a particular title, they choose that person to have that title. His class voted him the man `who had done the most for Yale.' = elect see also block vote
vote: go to the polls