English Explanatory Dictionary

drop the writ

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To call a federal or provincial election.

Pronunciation

en-au-drop the writ.ogg

Word forms

drop the writ drops the writ dropping the writ dropped the writ

Etymology

Compression of draw up the writ. "Writ" means a writ of election issued by the Governor that initiates a parliamentary election.

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