Ballot
English Meaning
Originally, a ball used for secret voting. Hence: Any printed or written ticket used in voting.
- A sheet of paper or a card used to cast or register a vote, especially a secret one.
- The act, process, or method of voting, especially in secret.
- A list of candidates running for office; a ticket.
- The total of all votes cast in an election.
- The right to vote; franchise.
- A small ball once used to register a secret vote.
- To cast a ballot; vote.
- To draw lots.