electorate

(ē lektər it, i-)

noun

  1. all those qualified to vote in an election
  2. the rank or territory of an elector in the Holy Roman Empire

Origin: ML electoratus

See electorate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A body of qualified voters.
  2. The dignity or territory of an elector of the Holy Roman Empire.

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