by-election

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Noun by-election has 1 sense

by election, bye election - a special election between regular elections
--₁ is a kind of election

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Term: By-election

Description:

A by-election, also known as a special election or a bypoll, is an election held to fill a vacant elected office during a term of office. It is called a by-election as it typically occurs "by" or between general elections.

Sample sentences:

After the resignation of the mayor, a by-election was conducted to choose a new leader for the city.
The by-election for the vacant seat in the parliament witnessed a high voter turnout.
In a by-election, candidates from various political parties compete for the position.

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