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▪ I. reˈvote, n.|riː-|
[re- 5 a: cf. next.]
A second or repeated vote; a renewed grant.
1865Gladstone in Morn. Star 9 June, These are revotes of money granted on former occasions. 1891Daily News 7 Apr. 3/1 The sum spent on the house was really a re-vote from last year.
▪ II. reˈvote, v.|riː-|
[re- 5 a.]
trans. To grant, settle, or decree again by a new vote.
1865Gladstone in Morn. Star 9 June, The Treasury should express its willingness, on a fair case being made out, to ask Parliament to revote the money. 1880Burton Reign Q. Anne II. xii. 261 The signs of the times rendered it desirable to have that point settled by redebating and revoting the settlement of the throne. 1897Pop. Sci. Monthly IV. 724 Certain expenditures..are not revoted every year. |