suffrage
//ˈsʌf.rɪdʒ//
Noun
1
The right to vote in political elections.
Women fought for suffrage for many years before gaining the right to vote.
2
A vote given in favor of a proposal or candidate.
The proposal received unanimous suffrage from all committee members.
3
A series of intercessory prayers or petitions, especially in a religious context.
The congregation recited the suffrages for the sick and the departed.