Democratically
adverb
In a manner related to democracy or its principles.
The country is ruled democratically.
Often appears as...
- ruled democratically
- democratically elected
adverb
In a way that gives equal rights to everyone.
The organization is run democratically.
Often appears as...
- run democratically
- democratically managed
adverb
In a way that involves making decisions by voting.
The issue was decided democratically.
Often appears as...
- decided democratically
- democratically voted
adverb
In a manner related to democracy or its principles.
The country is ruled democratically.
Often appears as...
- ruled democratically
- democratically elected
adverb
In a way that gives equal rights to everyone.
The organization is run democratically.
Often appears as...
- run democratically
- democratically managed
adverb
In a way that involves making decisions by voting.
The issue was decided democratically.
Often appears as...
- decided democratically
- democratically voted
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Government Context
Used when referring to how a country or organization is governed by representatives of the people.
She hopes to live in a more democratically led society.
Pro Tip 2/2People's Choice
Implies that decisions are made based on the majority's preference in a fair process.
The chairperson was democratically chosen by the members.
Pro Tip 1/2Government Context
Used when referring to how a country or organization is governed by representatives of the people.
She hopes to live in a more democratically led society.
Pro Tip 2/2People's Choice
Implies that decisions are made based on the majority's preference in a fair process.
The chairperson was democratically chosen by the members.
Pro Tip 1/2Government Context
Used when referring to how a country or organization is governed by representatives of the people.
She hopes to live in a more democratically led society.
Pro Tip 2/2People's Choice
Implies that decisions are made based on the majority's preference in a fair process.
The chairperson was democratically chosen by the members.
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Geo Sessions: Ani...
you know when you look around the world that you know I've been to I've been to Burma where people are dying every day for fighting for democracy for the right to vote for their right you know to for their democratically elected leader to be got it let out of prison you know and
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Jamie Drummond: Let's...
It's got to come from us, and I see this process of deciding democratically in a bottom-up fashion what the world wants to work on together as one vital means by which we can crowdsource the force to really build that constituency that's going to reinvigorate global governance
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These companies with no...
came together to create and co-own a store. By buying in bulk directly from suppliers, they could negotiate prices, which allowed all of them to buy stuff they couldn't otherwise afford. They ran the store collectively and democratically, which was remarkable at the time.
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How does impeachment...
against other democratically elected members of government. Therefore, to prevent the process from being used as a political weapon, the Constitution specifies that an official can only be impeached for treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
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How protest is...
against democratically elected leaders who have done little to improve the conditions for ordinary people. Across the continent, protest is not exceptional, but a normal part of life. Africans use protests to challenge both dictators as well as power cuts.
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How a strong creative...
Now, putting culture on the economic agenda is an incredibly important milestone. But the truth of the matter is, there's far more at stake than just jobs. Ethiopia is at a critical juncture, not just economically but democratically.
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Let's crowdsource the...
a bust our world leaders our global politics currently can't get it done they need our help they need the cavalry and the cover is not going to come from Mars it's got to come from us and I see this process of deciding democratically
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Capitalism will eat...
Will such a world dawn? Or shall we descend into a Matrix-like dystopia? The answer lies in the political choice that we shall be making collectively. It is our choice, and we'd better make it democratically. Thank you.
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Peter van Uhm: Why I...
My soldiers use the gun as an instrument of peace. And this is exactly why failed states are so dangerous. Failed states have no legitimized, democratically controlled use of force.
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It's time for women to...
Five years later, Icelanders had the courage to be the first country in the world to democratically elect a woman as their president. I will never forget this day,
Video examples
Geo Sessions: Ani...
you know when you look around the world that you know I've been to I've been to Burma where people are dying every day for fighting for democracy for the right to vote for their right you know to for their democratically elected leader to be got it let out of prison you know and
Video examples
Jamie Drummond: Let's...
It's got to come from us, and I see this process of deciding democratically in a bottom-up fashion what the world wants to work on together as one vital means by which we can crowdsource the force to really build that constituency that's going to reinvigorate global governance
Video examples
These companies with no...
came together to create and co-own a store. By buying in bulk directly from suppliers, they could negotiate prices, which allowed all of them to buy stuff they couldn't otherwise afford. They ran the store collectively and democratically, which was remarkable at the time.
Video examples
How does impeachment...
against other democratically elected members of government. Therefore, to prevent the process from being used as a political weapon, the Constitution specifies that an official can only be impeached for treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
Video examples
How protest is...
against democratically elected leaders who have done little to improve the conditions for ordinary people. Across the continent, protest is not exceptional, but a normal part of life. Africans use protests to challenge both dictators as well as power cuts.
Video examples
How a strong creative...
Now, putting culture on the economic agenda is an incredibly important milestone. But the truth of the matter is, there's far more at stake than just jobs. Ethiopia is at a critical juncture, not just economically but democratically.
Video examples
Let's crowdsource the...
a bust our world leaders our global politics currently can't get it done they need our help they need the cavalry and the cover is not going to come from Mars it's got to come from us and I see this process of deciding democratically
Video examples
Capitalism will eat...
Will such a world dawn? Or shall we descend into a Matrix-like dystopia? The answer lies in the political choice that we shall be making collectively. It is our choice, and we'd better make it democratically. Thank you.
Video examples
Peter van Uhm: Why I...
My soldiers use the gun as an instrument of peace. And this is exactly why failed states are so dangerous. Failed states have no legitimized, democratically controlled use of force.
Video examples
It's time for women to...
Five years later, Icelanders had the courage to be the first country in the world to democratically elect a woman as their president. I will never forget this day,
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Quote examples
Yochai Benkler
Israeli Educator
Judges wear legal professionalism and precedent as a mantel that secures legitimacy for their decisions. It's how they distinguish themselves from politicians or administrative agencies, while wielding power that is sometimes much greater than those democratically accountable actors.
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Joan Kirner
Australian Politician
Isn't that what we come into politics for? To say to people: 'You can do it, too - there is a chance to serve your community. There is a chance to shape it co-operatively and democratically, without fear or favour.' And that is what I tried to do.
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James Gleick
American Author
Strangely enough, the linking of computers has taken place democratically, even anarchically. Its rules and habits are emerging in the open light, rather shall behind the closed doors of security agencies or corporate operations centers.
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Tim Berners-Lee
English Inventor
We could say we want the Web to reflect a vision of the world where everything is done democratically. To do that, we get computers to talk with each other in such a way as to promote that ideal.
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Stockwell Day
Canadian Politician
Our history is that we can very aggressively, if necessary, and openly and democratically discuss our differences. We have a democratic history in which we come together and vote on these things.
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Jose Saramago
Portuguese Writer
It is difficult to understand these people who democratically take part in elections and a referendum, but are then incapable of democratically accepting the will of the people.
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Jose Eduardo dos Santos
Statesman
Our goal is not to crush the enemy at any price, but to make it realize that it is illegal to take up arms to overthrow a democratically elected government.
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Jeremy Corbyn
British Politician
It is the right of a democratically elected parliament to act in defence of our traditional liberties, and everything should be done to keep it that way.
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Twyla Tharp
American Dancer
I often say that in making dances I can make a world where I think things are done morally, done democratically, done honestly.
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Mohammed Morsi
Egyptian Politician
I am the first Egyptian civilian president elected democratically, freely, following a great, peaceful revolution.
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Yochai Benkler
Israeli Educator
Judges wear legal professionalism and precedent as a mantel that secures legitimacy for their decisions. It's how they distinguish themselves from politicians or administrative agencies, while wielding power that is sometimes much greater than those democratically accountable actors.
Quote examples
Joan Kirner
Australian Politician
Isn't that what we come into politics for? To say to people: 'You can do it, too - there is a chance to serve your community. There is a chance to shape it co-operatively and democratically, without fear or favour.' And that is what I tried to do.
Quote examples
James Gleick
American Author
Strangely enough, the linking of computers has taken place democratically, even anarchically. Its rules and habits are emerging in the open light, rather shall behind the closed doors of security agencies or corporate operations centers.
Quote examples
Tim Berners-Lee
English Inventor
We could say we want the Web to reflect a vision of the world where everything is done democratically. To do that, we get computers to talk with each other in such a way as to promote that ideal.
Quote examples
Stockwell Day
Canadian Politician
Our history is that we can very aggressively, if necessary, and openly and democratically discuss our differences. We have a democratic history in which we come together and vote on these things.
Quote examples
Jose Saramago
Portuguese Writer
It is difficult to understand these people who democratically take part in elections and a referendum, but are then incapable of democratically accepting the will of the people.
Quote examples
Jose Eduardo dos Santos
Statesman
Our goal is not to crush the enemy at any price, but to make it realize that it is illegal to take up arms to overthrow a democratically elected government.
Quote examples
Jeremy Corbyn
British Politician
It is the right of a democratically elected parliament to act in defence of our traditional liberties, and everything should be done to keep it that way.
Quote examples
Twyla Tharp
American Dancer
I often say that in making dances I can make a world where I think things are done morally, done democratically, done honestly.
Quote examples
Mohammed Morsi
Egyptian Politician
I am the first Egyptian civilian president elected democratically, freely, following a great, peaceful revolution.
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