a vote resulting in a tie, the numbers on each side being equal: see tien. 10.
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the mind > will > free will > choice or choosing > expression of choice by some approved method > [noun] > taking of votes > counting of votes > equal numbers on each side
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1894 Daily News 6 Oct. 6/5 A proposal only lost a few years ago by a tie-vote.