democracy

Definition

  • noun: a form of government in which people choose leaders by voting
  • noun: government by the people
  • synonyms: republic

Examples

  • The company is not a 'democracy'; decisions are made by a board of directors, not the workers.

  • In a 'democracy', every citizen should have the right to vote.

  • The nation has chosen 'democracy' over monarchy.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Another one came this morning Mr. Wayne. Let me say at the outset that I am grateful to our witness for coming before us today. This is how a democracy works. We talk to each other. We act by the consent of the govern, sir, I have sat here before to say that shadow interventions (..)
    2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
  • (..) Do you bleed? You will. SEARCHING FOR TRANSPONDER SIGNAL LEXCORP RESEARCH PARK How do we determine what's good? In a democracy, good is a conversation not a unilateral decision. So, I urge Superman, to come to this hearth of the people tomorrow . To see those who have suffered. (..)
    2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice