Elections

noun

1. A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors or other representatives by popular vote.

   "How did you vote in (UK also: at) the last election?"

2. The choice of a leader or representative by popular vote.

   "The election of John Smith was due to his broad appeal."

3. An option that is selected.

   "W-4 election"

4. Any conscious choice.
5. In Calvinism, God's predestination of saints including all of the elect.