- the selection of a person or persons for office by vote: In 2018, elections for governors were held in 36 states.
- the status of being or having been elected: his fading chances for election;the international coverage of her election.
- a public vote upon a proposition submitted: The official results of today’s election regarding use of public lands will not be reported any earlier than tomorrow.
- the act of electing: There is no evidence to suggest violation of the rules of election.
- the choice by God of individuals, as for a particular work or for favor or salvation: Election is not a hidden decree, but the decree revealed in Christ.
- the selection by vote of a person or persons from among candidates for a position, esp a political office
- a public vote on an official proposition
- the act or an instance of choosing
- Christianity
- the doctrine of Calvin that God chooses certain individuals for salvation without reference to their faith or works
- the doctrine of Arminius and others that God chooses for salvation those who, by grace, persevere in faith and works
