English Explanatory Dictionary

special election

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An election scheduled at other than the usual date for a specific purpose, often to fill an office that has become vacant before the incumbent has completed the term.

Word forms

special election special elections

Synonyms

by-election
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