Word of the Day 11/08/16 Election
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If you live in the United States, TODAY is our Election Day! Go out and vote if you haven't already! If you live in California, polls are open from 7am-8pm!
I'll be working/volunteering at my local polling place, so I'll be there from 6am-9:30pm!
Election (noun)
election [ih-lek-shuh n]
noun
1. the selection of a person or persons for office by vote.
2. a public vote upon a proposition submitted.
3. the act of electing.
4. Theology. the choice by God of individuals, as for a particular work or for favor or salvation.
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Origin: 1225-75; < Latin ēlēctiōn- (stem of ēlēctiō), equivalent to ēlēct(us) (see elect) + -iōn- -ion; replacing Middle English eleccioun < Anglo-French
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I'll be working/volunteering at my local polling place, so I'll be there from 6am-9:30pm!
Election (noun)
election [ih-lek-shuh n]
noun
1. the selection of a person or persons for office by vote.
2. a public vote upon a proposition submitted.
3. the act of electing.
4. Theology. the choice by God of individuals, as for a particular work or for favor or salvation.
See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com
Origin: 1225-75; < Latin ēlēctiōn- (stem of ēlēctiō), equivalent to ēlēct(us) (see elect) + -iōn- -ion; replacing Middle English eleccioun < Anglo-French
Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.