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voting right

[/ˈvoʊtɪŋ raɪt/]
nounpl: voting rights
direito de voto
1. The legal right or privilege of a person to vote in political elections
Citizens over 18 years old have voting rights in most democracies.
Cidadãos maiores de 18 anos têm direito de voto na maioria das democracias.
2. The right of a shareholder to vote on corporate matters and elect board members
Stockholders exercise their voting rights at the annual meeting.
Os acionistas exercem seu direito de voto na assembleia anual.
3. The power to participate in decision-making processes within an organization or group
Union members have voting rights in deciding strike actions.
Os membros do sindicato têm direito de voto ao decidir sobre ações de greve.
Synonyms
suffragefranchiseright to voteelectoral right
Antonyms
disenfranchisementvoting restriction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
direito de voto
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
direito de voto
No significant regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
direito de voto
No significant regional variation
Portugal
direito de voto
Standard usage in Portugal, also 'direito de sufrágio' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

exercise one's voting rights
deprive someone of voting rights
voting rights act
secure voting rights
grant voting rights
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