suffrage in the PONS Dictionary

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universal suffrage

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The aim of the society was universal suffrage and annually elected parliaments, with a strong streak of republicanism running through it as well.
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He added that passage of the reform package would create excellent conditions for universal suffrage in the future.
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The question of woman suffrage shall be decided by law.
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Although she was the embodiment of female independence in almost every way, she initially opposed suffrage.
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In 1917, there was a majority in the parliament of parties favourable to women suffrage, but a motion of woman suffrage was still voted down.
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In most countries, full universal suffrage followed about 10 to 20 years after full "male" suffrage.
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In one practice, the supporters who lacked suffrage were given fraudulent town council receipts, which stated their eligibility to vote.
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Bloomer remained a suffrage pioneer and writer throughout her life, writing for a wide array of periodicals.
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The final list of qualified nominated candidates will stand for election by universal suffrage, using the two-round system.
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Suffrage involves electioneering, in which the donations rule the day.
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