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Meaning of by-election | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized

Definitions

An election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between general elections.

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Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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