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An election carried out by acclamation.
Canadian. (An instance of) election to an assembly by unanimous or overwhelming assent, unopposed (see sense 3b).
A recommendation given by a party leader to a parliamentary candidate. Also attributive, as coupon candidate, coupon election, coupon majority.