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suffrage

[suhf-rij] / ˈsʌf rɪdʒ /


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In a democratic republic the people choose those representatives through elections with broad suffrage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Universal suffrage is, however, practised in the breakaway region of Somaliland, which declared independence in 1991 but has never been internationally recognised.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

There he involves his wife, Lady Jane, who must balance securing their entry into London high society — and thus their future prospects — with her growing involvement in women’s suffrage.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2025

He had given us no direct indication he holds an anti–women’s suffrage position.

From Slate • Aug. 12, 2025

The most important outcome of these hearings was the introduction of Victoria Woodhull as one of the new voices of the women’s suffrage movement.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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