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Suffrage; the voice of an individual in making a choice by many. The total number of voices given at an election; as, the presidential vote. 2. Votes are either given, by ballot, or viva voce; they may be delivered personally by the voter himself, or, in some cases, by proxy. 3. A majority of the votes given carries the question submitted, unless in particular cases when the … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
When a plaintiff decides to terminate a lawsuit voluntarily, such as when realizing that the case will not be one with further litigation. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
One entitled to a vote; an elector. One who has the right of giving his voice or suffrage. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
The giving to a prisoner voluntarily, any liberty not authorized by law. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In the houses of parliament the clerks at the tables make brief entries of all that is actually done; and these minutes, which are printed from day to day for the use of members, are called the "votes and proceedings of parliament." From these votes and proceedings the journals of the house are subsequently prepared, by making the entries at greater length. Brown. … [Read more...]