Sentence examples for election privilege from inspiring English sources

The election privilege was usually limited to the most powerful nobles (magnates) or officials, and was heavily influenced by local traditions and strength of the ruler.

Though the Israelites have prided themselves on being the elect of God, they have misinterpreted this election as privilege instead of responsibility.

In connection with the election, the privileges of the church and the nobility were confirmed, and the king was not to be allowed to raise taxes without the approval of the council and the provincial assemblies.

Despite the poor turnout, Mr Stansfeld described his election as a "privilege".

Right before the general election, I had the privilege of interviewing one of my journalism icons: Ray Suarez, senior correspondent for the PBS NewsHour and host of America Abroad from Public Radio International.

An election was a unique privilege in Spain's American colonies; historian Adalberto López calls it "strange" as King Charles V was a ruthless centralizer who spent much of his reign curtailing the autonomy of Spain's various holdings, especially since Paraguay was still thought to hold precious metals at the time.

He was once again appointed to the committee on privileges and election.

During his single term, he served on the committee on privileges and election and on several special committees, including one that recommended that President George Washington supply a military guard at Big Bone Lick to facilitate the establishment of a saltworks there.

As Georgia's chief elections official, I have the duty and privilege to ensure that elections are conducted in a secure, accessible and nonpartisan manner for every eligible citizen.

I also think this election is about anger over privilege — the M.P. expense account scandal, the City's excesses, all the "non-doms" (British residents who claim residence abroad for tax purposes — including Conservative Party deputy chairman Lord Ashcroft) — and that Cameron's biggest task will be convincing enough people he's of the people.

For any such multiparty plan to work, we will have to have major campaign finance reform, and a complete reworking of the election laws that give special privileges to the two major parties.