suffrage

[ suhf-rij ]
/ ˈsʌf rɪdʒ /

noun

the right to vote, especially in a political election.
a vote given in favor of a proposed measure, candidate, or the like.
Ecclesiastical. a prayer, especially a short intercessory prayer or petition.

Origin of suffrage

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin suffrāgium voting tablet, vote, equivalent to Latin suffrāg(ārī) to vote for, support + -ium -ium

OTHER WORDS FROM suffrage

an·ti·suf·frage, adjective non·suf·frage, noun pre·suf·frage, noun pro·suf·frage, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for pro-suffrage

British Dictionary definitions for pro-suffrage

suffrage
/ (ˈsʌfrɪdʒ) /

noun

the right to vote, esp in public elections; franchise
the exercise of such a right; casting a vote
a supporting vote
a prayer, esp a short intercessory prayer

Word Origin for suffrage

C14: from Latin suffrāgium

Cultural definitions for pro-suffrage

suffrage
[ (suf-rij) ]

The right to vote (see franchise). In the United States, the term is often associated with the women's movement to win voting rights. (See suffragist.)