Election (noun)

1. A formal process of choosing a person for a public office or other position by voting.
2. An occasion on which this takes place.

Origin:

From the latin word "electio" meaning "choice" or "selection", which comes from the verb "eligere" meaning "to choose" or "to select". it first appeared in english in the 14th century.

Examples:

1. The election for president will take place next month.
2. Many people are excited about the upcoming election.
3. The election results were announced late last night.
4. He decided to run for the office in the next election.
5. The voter turnout in the election was very high.