Related Resources. On November 5, 1872, Susan B. Anthony cast a ballot in the presidential election, though women at the time were prohibited from doing so. Two weeks later, she was arrested, and the following year, she was found guilty of illegal voting.
abilities. 1  1a : the quality or state of being able the ability of the soil to hold water; especially : physical, mental, or legal power to do something a writer's ability to engage the reader's interest did the work to the best of her ability [=as well as she could]b : competence in doing something : skill artistic abilities.
The definition of a skill is a talent or ability that comes from training or practice. 1  An example of skill is the capability to produce fine works of art. 2  An example of skill is basket weaving. 3  great ability or proficiency; expertness that comes from training, practice, etc.  an art, craft, or science, esp. one involving the use of the hands or body.