vote
noun
°A formalized choice on matters of administration or other democratic activities.
"The city council decided the matter should go to public vote."
°An act or instance of participating in such a choice, e.g., by submitting a ballot.
"The Supreme Court upheld the principle of one person, one vote."
verb
°To cast a vote; to assert a formalised choice in an election.
"The depository may vote shares on behalf of investors who have not submitted instruction to the bank."