See Also: VOTE(law)
vote of thanks(dictionary)
vote(2)(dictionary)
vote(1)(dictionary)
vote 1, verb(dictionary)
vote 2, noun(dictionary)
vote of censure(dictionary)
vote of confidence(dictionary)
vote of no confidence(dictionary)
vote-getter(dictionary)

vote(1) (iou)



vote noun. LME.
[Latin votum a vow, a wish, use as noun of neut. of pa. pple of vovere: see VOTE verb.]
I.
A formal expression of choice or opinion by means of a ballot, show of hands, etc., concerning esp. a choice of candidate or approval or rejection of a resolution; such an expression counted as a unit for or against. LME.
block vote, casting vote, cumulative vote, postal vote, transferable vote, etc.
Goldwin Smith Birney polled just enough votes to defeat Clay. Outing (US) You get my vote the next time you run for poundmaster. C. P. Snow The motion was carried by seven votes to four. A. S. Neill Each pupil and each staff member having one vote.
b. A piece of paper or other token used to record this. E19.
An act or instance of voting, esp. by a legislative body on a proposed measure. L16.
J. T. Smith Put it to the Vote whether the meeting 'approve' and 'confirm' the minutes. Church Times The General Synod will take its crucial vote on the ordination of women..next November.
A right to vote; spec. the right of voting in general elections, the franchise. L16.
G. B. Shaw Give women the vote.
b. A person regarded merely as an embodiment of the right to vote. Also, a voter. M18.
An opinion expressed by a majority of votes; a resolution or decision passed or a sum of money granted by a legislative body etc. as the result of voting. M17.
Dickens A vote of thanks was moved to the mayor for his able conduct. Milton Keynes Express A unanimous vote that a supporters' club be formed. Times The Government is not bound by the committee's vote.
The total number of votes that are or may be given by or for a particular group (freq. with specifying word); the total number of votes cast. M19.
A. J. P. Taylor The 'flapper vote' is supposed to have benefited..Labour..in the general election of 1929.
II.
A vow; a solemn undertaking. M16-E18.
A prayer, an intercession. Also, an aspiration; an ardent desire. E-M17.
Phrases: free vote: see FREE adjective. one man one vote: see ONE adjective etc. put to a vote, put to the vote: see PUT verb1. split the vote: see SPLIT verb. vote of censure a motion tabled by the Opposition, showing that the majority do not support the party in office. vote of confidence a resolution showing majority support for a government, policy, etc. vote of no confidence = vote of censure above. vote on account a resolution at the close of the financial year to assign a sum of money to a government department as an advance payment before its full annual expenditure is authorized by law.
Comb.: vote bank in India, a group of people who can be relied upon to vote together in support of the same party; vote-catcher = vote-winner below; vote-catching adjective likely to attract the votes of the electorate; Vote Office the office from which Parliamentary bills and papers are issued to members of the House of Commons; vote-winner a measure etc. likely to appeal to the electorate.
? Before 1600 only in Scot. use.
voteless adjective having no vote L17.