democratically
Americanadverb
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in a way that is democratic, equitable, or free.
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in a way that follows the principles of democracy.
Example Sentences
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"Throughout the proceedings, we have consistently maintained the position that the debate over how to achieve climate targets must take place within the political process through democratically elected parliaments," the group added in a statement.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
"At the very least this will ensure the residents within Yare and All Saints are able to vote for a democratically elected county councillor," he said.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026
He was succeeded in 1951 by Jacobo Árbenz, another democratically elected president.
From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026
After decades of repression, the nation democratically elected Juan José Arévalo and then Jacobo Árbenz, under whom, in 1952, Guatemala implemented a land reform program that gave landless farmworkers their own undeveloped plots.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026
I told the crowd that we one day would occupy these buildings as the first democratically elected government of South Africa.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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