'election' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'electionem,' where 'eligere' meant 'to pick out or choose.'

'electionem' transformed into the Old French word 'eleccion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'election' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'the act of choosing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of voting to choose someone for a public office.'