| 释义 |
by-election
[f. by- 4 + election n. 1 b.]
The choice of a parliamentary representative at a time other than that of a General Election. Also attrib.
1880Sir W. Hart Dyke in Standard 29 Nov., As a rule we do not apply money to bye-elections. 1897Daily News 6 Jan. 4/5 Very actively engaged in by-election work. 1957Times 11 May 7/2 In the borough elections the leftward movement seen in national by-elections has been repeated.
Hence by-electioneering vbl. n. and ppl. a., (the) contesting (of) a by-election. Also by-electioneer, a (successful) candidate at a by-election.
So by-eˈlectoral a., of, belonging to, or characteristic of a by-election.
1897Westm. Gaz. 25 Oct. 2/2 By-electioneering exigencies. 1938Times 28 Apr. 15/4 By-electioneering will not be added to the work of Ministers with special responsibilities. 1962Punch 4 July 25/1 Three by-electioneers had to take their seats.
1892Pall Mall Gaz. 6 July 2/2 The Liberals are deprived of their by-electoral successes. |