illegal ballot

illegal ballot
A ballot which because of the method of preparation, the method of marking, or the want of qualification of the voter, should not be counted in determining the result of an election. 26 Am J2d Elect §§ 291 et seq. A ballot which is not to be counted, because not received according to law. 26 Am J2d Elect § 292.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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