kiesrecht

Dutch

Etymology

From kiezen (“to choose, to vote”) +‎ recht (“right”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

kiesrecht n (plural kiesrechten, diminutive kiesrechtje n)

1. the legislation governing the electoral process
2. the right to vote, suffrage

Synonyms

• (elctoral legislation): kieswetgeving
• (right to vote): stemrecht

Derived terms

• vrouwenkiesrecht

Related terms

• kiezer
• kiesgerechtigde
• kiesplicht