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election — elec·tion n 1 a: the act or process of electing b: an instance of the electorate voting for candidates for an elective office c: the fact of being elected 2: the right, power, or privilege of making a choice: as a: the right of a spouse to choose … Law dictionary
Returns — may refer to: *Nostoi ( Returns ), a lost ancient Greek epic *Election returns, denoting the resulting tallies of election ballotsIn economic, financial, and marketing affairs: *Return (finance), referring to the benefit derived from an… … Wikipedia
Election law — is a discipline falling at the juncture of constitutional law and political science. It researches the politics of law and the law of politics . Especially after the famous 2000 Bush Gore elections, its importance has grown and now election law… … Wikipedia
returns — n. election results 1) early; election; final; late returns misc. 2) many happy returns of the day ( happy birthday ) * * * election final late returns [ election results ] early [ misc. ] many happy returns of the day ( happy birthday ) … Combinatory dictionary
election — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ clean (esp. AmE), fair, free, open ▪ fraudulent, rigged, stolen ▪ close … Collocations dictionary
election — The act of choosing or selecting one or more from a greater number of persons, things, courses, or rights. The choice of an alternative. The internal, free, and spontaneous separation of one thing from another, without compulsion, consisting in… … Black's law dictionary
election — The act of choosing or selecting one or more from a greater number of persons, things, courses, or rights. The choice of an alternative. The internal, free, and spontaneous separation of one thing from another, without compulsion, consisting in… … Black's law dictionary
election — /i lek sheuhn/, n. 1. the selection of a person or persons for office by vote. 2. a public vote upon a proposition submitted. 3. the act of electing. 4. Theol. the choice by God of individuals, as for a particular work or for favor or salvation.… … Universalium
Election (1999 film) — Infobox Film name = Election caption = Theatrical poster director = Alexander Payne producer = David Gale writer = Tom Perrotta (novel) Alexander Payne Jim Taylor (screenplay) starring = Reese Witherspoon Matthew Broderick Chris Klein Jessica… … Wikipedia
election returns — The report made by the polling officials to the higher authority as to the number of votes cast for each candidate, or the number of votes cast for or against the propositions or questions submitted to the voters at the election. Bond v Rogers,… … Ballentine's law dictionary
