suffrage

//ˈsʌf.rɪdʒ//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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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.