By-election
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: By-election is a noun meaning An election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between general elections.
Meaning
An election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between general elections.
Example Sentences
Coordinate term: general election
In 2015, he was selected as candidate for that year's by-election for the Oldham West and Royton seat. He won with 62% of the vote.
The ANC has accused the IFP of bussing in voters from other wards to vote during the recent Newcastle Municipality by-election won by the IFP.
Word Forms
- by-elections
- bye-election
- byelection
Synonyms for by-election
Depending on context, synonyms include bypoll.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include election, subcommittee, subcommission, subsidiary, complementary, interlocutory.
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