suffrage

noun

1. 1

   The right or chance to vote, express an opinion, or participate in a decision.

2. 2

   The right to vote for elected officials in a representative democracy.

   “universal suffrage, women's suffrage, negro suffrage”

3. 3

   A vote in deciding a particular question.

4. 4

   A prayer, for example a prayer offered for the faithful dead.

5. 5

   A short petition, as those after the creed in matins and evensong.

6. 6

   Aid, intercession.

7. 7

   Testimony; attestation; witness; approval.