Yea is a term used in oral voting to indicate a positive response or agreement. It is also used in written or spoken form when announcing vote results. The term is synonymous with “yes” and is commonly employed in formal or legislative settings to signify approval.
See, e.g. Northwestern Bell T. Co. v. Board of Com'rs of Fargo, and Antonelli Construction, Inc. v. Milstead
See also Aye, and contrast with Nay.
[Last updated in July of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team]