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democracy (noun)

Democracy is a system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives. It typically involves periodic elections, the protection of individual rights, and the rule of law.

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"The peaceful transition of power is a hallmark of a stable democracy."

💡 Memory Tip

DEMO (people) + CRACY (crazy for power). The people are 'crazy' (passionate) about having the power to rule themselves.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

The democracy is important. → Democracy is important.

We need to democracy the office. → We need to democratize the office.

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