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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
An election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between general elections..
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.
Use by-election when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
By-election means An election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between general elections..
Common synonyms include bypoll, special election.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Coordinate term: general election
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