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election
Part of speech: NounThe act of choosing a person for some office or position; the selection by divine choice for salvation.
Usage examples "election":- The election of a patron was an event of great moment, especially to a poor college. - "Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius", Samuel Dill.
- Phellion, Colleville, and Thuillier met their old comrade, Minard, at election, and an intimacy followed; all the closer with the Thuilliers and Collevilles because Madame Minard seemed enchanted to make an acquaintance for her daughter in Celeste Colleville. - "The Lesser Bourgeoisie", Honore de Balzac.
- Your election to Congress. - "The Henchman", Mark Lee Luther.