democracy

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/dɪˈmɒk.ɹə.si/]

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1. democracy (noun) — sense 1

Definition: Rule by the people, especially as a form of government, such as

Example: And the essential value and power of Democracy consists in this,—that it combines, as far as possible, power and organization ; THE SPIRIT, MANHOOD, is at one with THE BODY, ORGANIZATION. [....] Democracy is Government by the People.

2. democracy (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Rule by the people, especially as a form of government, such as:: A form of government where the people elect representatives who propose and approve laws and administer the government on their behalf (representative democracy).

3. democracy (noun) — sense 3

Definition: Rule by the people, especially as a form of government, such as:: A form of government where the people vote directly on laws and government decisions (direct democracy).

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