election

 
Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/

noun

  • a formal and organized choice by vote of a person for a political office or other position: the 2008 local elections [mass noun]: he agreed to stand for election
  • [mass noun] the action of electing or the fact of being elected: his election to the House of Representatives

Origin:

Middle English: via Old French from Latin electio(n-), from eligere 'pick out' (see elect)