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elec·tion \ə̇ˈlekshən, ēˌ-\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English eleccioun, from Middle French election, from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin election-, electio election to divine favor, from Latin, choice, selection, from electus (past participle of eligere to pick out, choose) + -ion-, -io -ion 1. a. : the act or process of electing : choice < the faculty of election, or the power of free choice — Frank Thilly > < our income-tax system is replete with elections — Journal of Accountancy > b. : the act or process of choosing a person for office, position, or membership by voting < they had an election last week > c. : an instance of the electorate's exercising its function < the election of 1936 was rather uneventful > d. : divine choice; specifically : predestination of individuals as objects of divine mercy and salvation e. : the choice of an astrologically favorable time f. : the selection of a site for or method of surgery 2. : the fact or status of being elected < an open convention … to ratify his election to party chief — Time > Synonyms: see choice |