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by-election
by-e·lec·tion also bye-e·lec·tion (bī′ĭ-lĕk′shən)n. A special election held between general elections to fill a vacancy, as for a parliamentary seat.by-election or bye-electionn1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (in the United Kingdom and other countries of the Commonwealth) an election held during the life of a parliament to fill a vacant seat in the lower chamber2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (in the US) a special election to fill a vacant elective position with an unexpired termby′-elec`tion or bye′-elec`tion,
n. a special election held between general elections to fill a vacancy. [1875–80] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | by-election - a special election between regular electionsbye-electionelection - a vote to select the winner of a position or political office; "the results of the election will be announced tonight" |
Translationsby-election
by-election, bye-election1. (in the United Kingdom and other countries of the Commonwealth) an election held during the life of a parliament to fill a vacant seat in the lower chamber 2. (in the US) a special election to fill a vacant elective position with an unexpired term by-election
Synonyms for by-electionnoun a special election between regular electionsSynonymsRelated Words |