Definition of election

The word "election" comes from the Latin word "electio," which means "choice" or "selection." In Latin, "electus" was the past participle of "eligere," meaning "to choose" or "to select." The Latin "electio" was used to describe the act of choosing or selecting someone or something. In English, the word "election" has its roots in the 14th century, when it referred to the process of choosing someone or something, such as a bishop or a monarch. By the 16th century, the term had begun to be used to describe the process of choosing representatives or officials, such as members of parliament. Today, the word "election" is widely used to describe the process of choosing a leader or representative through a vote, often in a democratic or political context.