Aye
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-000641
An affirmative vote, meaning 'yes', used in parliamentary procedure, legislative bodies, and corporate board meetings. The term is spoken during a voice vote to indicate approval of a motion, resolution, or bill being considered. The presiding officer calls for those in favor to say 'aye' and then for those opposed to say 'nay' to determine the outcome of the vote.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-000641 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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