vote

noun6

1. •
   a formal choice that a person makes when a group decides something, such as when choosing a leader, and that is counted with the others

   • The city council decided the matter should go to public vote.
   • Parliament will hold a vote of confidence regarding the minister.
2. •
   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.
3. •
   Any judgment of intellect leading not only to a formal opinion but also to a particular choice in a legally relevant measure, a point of view as published.

   • dissenting vote (i.e. in particular the differing opinion published with a judicial judgment considered as a source of information)
4. •
   (no longer used) Any judgment of intellect leading to a formal opinion, a point of view.
5. •
   (no longer used) An ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer.
6. •
   (no longer used) A formalized petition or request.

verb3

1. •
   To cast a vote; to assert a formalized choice in an election.

   • Q: Did you vote last month? A: Yes. I voted for John Smith, and it's a shame that he lost; you can't blame me for the mess we're in now.
   • The directors voted on the question of whether to increase the R&D spending.
2. •
   To exercise one's voting right upon (a ballot or a share of stock).

   • Please vote your ballot using black or blue ink, then seal your ballot inside the privacy envelope.
   • The depository may vote shares on behalf of investors who have not submitted instruction to the bank.
3. •
   To choose or grant (some objective) by means of a vote, or by general consent.

   • The directors voted an increase in R&D spending.
   • The meal was voted a great success.

noun1

1. •
   A person from Votia or of Votic descent.