right to vote

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right to vote

The woman exercised her right to vote in the local election.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment: The formal, legal entitlement of a citizen to participate in an election by casting a ballot to choose political representatives or decide on public issues.
Usage
  • The term "right to vote" is a singular, non-count noun phrase referring to the abstract legal principle or status.
  • It is often used with verbs like , , , , , , and .
  • It is commonly preceded by the definite article "the" (e.g., ).
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The 19th Amendment secured the right to vote for American women.
    • Every citizen should exercise their right to vote in the upcoming election.
    • The new law aims to protect the right to vote for all eligible residents.
Advanced Usage
  • "Franchise": A formal synonym for the right to vote, often used in legal and historical contexts.
    • The Reform Acts of the 19th century expanded the franchise in the United Kingdom.
  • "Suffrage": Another formal synonym, frequently used in historical contexts related to movements advocating for the extension of voting rights (e.g., women's suffrage).
    • The women's suffrage movement fought for decades to achieve its goal.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vote (n): The individual act or instance of casting a ballot, or the choice expressed by it. (e.g., )
  • Voter (n): A person who votes or has the right to vote.
  • Electoral (adj): Relating to elections or the right to vote.
  • Enfranchisement (n): The act of granting the right to vote.
Synonyms
  • Franchise
  • Suffrage
  • Electoral right
Related Phrases
  • To be denied the right to vote: To have the legal entitlement to vote taken away or withheld.
    • For many years, certain groups were denied the right to vote based on property ownership.
  • To exercise one's right to vote: To actively use one's legal entitlement by going to vote.
    • It is important for a healthy democracy that citizens exercise their right to vote.
right to vote

The woman exercised her right to vote in the local election.

Noun
  1. 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

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