Covotary

/koʊˈvoʊtəri/ noun

Definition

A person who votes together with someone else; one who shares the same vote or votes jointly with another.

Etymology

From Latin co- (together) + English votary (a person devoted to something), creating a noun for someone who votes alongside others.

Kelly Says

In early democratic systems, covotaries—families who voted as a bloc—could wield enormous power, which is why modern democracy developed secret ballots to ensure each person's vote remained independent!

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