What does "universal suffrage" mean?

The right to vote in a political election for all citizens who have attained the age of majority and are not disenfranchised under the laws of the country.

Universal suffrage

Q: What is a synonym for "universal suffrage"?

Common synonyms include: expanding voting rights, franchise, full suffrage, general suffrage, most voting-rights, suffrage.

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Noun

1
The right to vote in a political election for all citizens who have attained the age of majority and are not disenfranchised under the laws of the country. uncountable
"On Dec. 5, 1934, women gained full universal suffrage in Turkey..."
2
suffrage for all adults who are not disqualified by the laws of the country wordnet

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expanding voting rights franchise full suffrage general suffrage most voting-rights suffrage

Antonyms

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disenfranchisement disfranchising guizot limited suffrage

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"On Dec. 5, 1934, women gained full universal suffrage in Turkey..."

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