Past tense of vote; cast a ballot to express a choice in an election or decision.
From Latin 'votum' meaning a vow or wish, from 'vovere' meaning to vow. The word evolved through Latin's connection to promises and vows before becoming the modern political term.
The word 'vote' comes from Latin 'votum' meaning a vow or sacred promise, which is philosophically interesting—it suggests that voting is treated as a sacred commitment to the community's future, not just casual preference.
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