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die Wahl (-en)
   choice; election; quality

Er hat keine andere Wahl.
He doesn't have any other choice.
die Qual der Wahl
the torture of choice/choosing
Wir hatten eine Wahl durch Handerheben.
We had a vote by show of hands.

Related:
wählen to choose, elect
wählerisch choosy, picky
die Bundestagswahl (German) parliamentary election
aus freier Wahl of one's own free choice
Waren erster Wahl top-quality goods

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