democracy

Definitions of "democracy"
  1. A system where the people hold ruling power
  2. System of government where the highest power lies with the people who either exercise it directly or through elected representatives. This often involves regular free elections
  3. This refers to a political entity operating under democratic governance
How to use "democracy" in a sentence
  1. The citizens of a democracy have the ability to choose their leaders through elections.
  2. Democracy is pivotal as it allows every citizen to have a say in the government's operations.
  3. A referendum is an example of democracy in action, as it allows citizens to directly vote on an issue.

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