canvasser

canvasser
One of a class of persons who, in a given town or city or county, go from house to house in their efforts to take orders for goods. They are not to be confused with "traveling salesmen." Price Co. v Atlanta, 105 Ga 358, 367. One who goes from house to house seeking votes, signatures on a petition, contributions, or support for a religious society. See canvass.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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  • canvasser — noun see canvass I …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • canvasser — noun /ˈkæn.vəs.ə(ɹ)/ someone who goes through a region soliciting votes in an election, or conducting a public opinion poll See Also: canvass …   Wiktionary

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