1. plural of 'ay'; affirmative votes or voters, especially in a legislative assembly
Usage: often used in the phrase 'ayes and noes' to refer to votes for and against a measure

Examples

• The motion passed with 45 ays and 12 nays.
• The speaker called for a vote: 'All in favor, say aye; all opposed, say nay.'
• The ays have it, and the bill will move forward.
• In the roll call, the ays were recorded first.