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My definition is very simple and basic, but it isn't whole, obviously. Democracy is complex.It was a democracy according to some definitions, and overall on the border for a lot of metrics. That's why I keep pointing out your definition is way too limited. It's how you end up with democratic rollback a lot of the time ("democracy without the democrats")
Don't forget property requirements and various other hurdles. Arguing that a country where maybe 20 percent of adults could vote is frankly crazy talk.
Your definition means modern Chin is a democracy as they have multifaceted levels of representation based on the votes of eligible citizens.
So i'll bite. What is your point?