Word Meaning

ballot definition and meaning

n. Originally, a ball used for secret voting. Hence: Any printed or written ticket used in voting.
n. The act of voting by balls or written or printed ballots or tickets; the system of voting secretly by balls or by tickets.
n. The whole number of votes cast at an election, or in a given territory or electoral district.
n. To vote or decide by ballot; as, to ballot for a candidate.
v. t. To vote for or in opposition to.

Crossword clues for ballot

- A system of voting secretly
- Method of voting
- Voting procedure