democracy
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democracies
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democracies
Britannica Dictionary definition of DEMOCRACY
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a form of government in which people choose leaders by voting
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The nation has chosen democracy over monarchy.
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the principles of democracy
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a country ruled by democracy
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In a democracy, every citizen should have the right to vote.
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Western democracies
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an organization or situation in which everyone is treated equally and has equal rights
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see also social democracy
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The company is not a democracy; decisions are made by a board of directors, not the workers.
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There is democracy within the company.
