1. the right to vote in political elections
Usage: plural form of suffrage
2. votes cast in an election or decision-making process
Usage: plural form of suffrage
3. prayers or petitions offered for someone
Usage: plural form of suffrage; religious context

Examples

• The suffragettes fought for women’s suffrages in the early 20th century.
• Universal suffrages were not granted to all citizens until much later.
• The candidate won by a majority of suffrages cast.
• They counted the suffrages carefully after the polls closed.
• The congregation offered their suffrages for the departed souls.
• Many suffrages were said during the memorial service.
• The expansion of suffrages marked a turning point in democracy.