cross-file

(krôs′fīl′, krŏs′-)tr. & intr.v. cross-filed, cross-fil·ing, cross-files To register (someone) or be registered as a candidate in the primaries of more than one political party.

cross′-fil′er n.

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v.i., v.t. -filed, -fil•ing. to register as a candidate in the primary elections of more than one party. [1870–75]

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cross-file - have one's name listed as a candidate for several partiesregistercampaign, run - run, stand, or compete for an office or a position; "Who's running for treasurer this year?"slate - enter on a list or slate for an election; "He was slated for borough president"

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verb have one's name listed as a candidate for several parties

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