ballot
The origin and history of ballot.
Etymology
From Italian ballotta, "little ball" — small balls were once dropped into a container to register votes in secret.
The origin and history of ballot.
From Italian ballotta, "little ball" — small balls were once dropped into a container to register votes in secret.
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