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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Censitary Suffrage.
Censitary Suffrage - as a noun
A system where the votes cast by those eligible to vote are not equal, but are weighed differently according to the person's rank in the census (e.g., people with high income have more votes than those with a small income).
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
census suffrageExample Sentences
"In some countries, censitary suffrage was practiced during the 19th century."
"The introduction of censitary suffrage was seen as controversial by some, as it excluded poorer individuals from voting."
"Under the censitary suffrage system, only those who met certain wealth or property requirements were allowed to vote."
"In the past, censitary suffrage was often used to give more voting rights to the wealthier classes."
"Some argue that censitary suffrage undermines the principle of equality in a democratic society."
