Outvoting: meaning, definitions and examples
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outvoting
[ aʊtˈvoʊtɪŋ ]
voting situation
Outvoting refers to the act of casting more votes than another party or group in an election or decision-making process. This action can lead to a majority in any voting scenario, effectively overpowering the votes of others. It is commonly seen in political contexts where one party may have a higher turnout of voters compared to another. The concept also applies in organizations or committees where members may outvote dissenting opinions.
Synonyms
outnumber, overrule, overvote.
Examples of usage
- The candidate was outvoted in the final poll.
- They successfully outvoted the opposing side.
- In the meeting, the majority outvoted the minority motion.
Translations
Translations of the word "outvoting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 votação decisiva
🇮🇳 मतदान
🇩🇪 Überstimmung
🇮🇩 suara
🇺🇦 перевищення голосів
🇵🇱 przewyższenie głosów
🇯🇵 投票
🇫🇷 vote
🇪🇸 votación
🇹🇷 oy verme
🇰🇷 투표
🇸🇦 التصويت
🇨🇿 převyšování hlasů
🇸🇰 prevyšovanie hlasov
🇨🇳 投票
🇸🇮 preseganje glasov
🇮🇸 atkvæði
🇰🇿 дауыс беру
🇬🇪 ხმის მიცემა
🇦🇿 səsvermə
🇲🇽 votación
Etymology
The term 'outvoting' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'out-' meaning 'beyond' or 'exceeding' and the verb 'vote', which comes from the Latin 'votum' meaning 'a vow or a wish'. The usage of 'vote' in political contexts can be traced back to the Roman Republic where citizens had the right to vote for their leaders. This practice evolved over centuries into various forms of democratic processes seen today. 'Outvoting' specifically gained traction as electoral systems expanded, and the importance of majority rule became a central tenet in decision making. As societies adopted more inclusive voting mechanisms, the ability of one group to outvote another became increasingly significant in the realms of politics, governance, and social organizations.