votal

Hope is a votal (misprint, but let it stand since it accidentally expresses what I mean) ingredient in political success.

John Terry’s sacking as England captain tells us something interesting... 2009

The tunnels are are votal part of the local economy - but from reading the news reports I don't think that Hamas in charge, though they might get a reduced rate for using them.

Opinion Source: Delivering summaries of editorial and op-ed pieces from major papers by email. 2009