counting agent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An electoral observer appointed by an election candidate to oversee the counting of ballots; typically for the purposes of ensuring all proper processes have been followed, and sometimes to gather data about the distribution of votes from different polling stations.

Word forms

counting agent counting agents

Etymology

From counting + agent.

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