Electoral


[ih-lek-ter-uh l] /ɪˈlɛk tər əl/

adjective
1.
pertaining to or .
2.
consisting of .
/ɪˈlɛktərəl/
adjective
1.
relating to or consisting of electors
adj.

1670s, in reference to Germany, from elector + -al (1). In general sense from 1790. Related: Electorally.

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    [ih-lek-ter-it] /ɪˈlɛk tər ɪt/ noun 1. the body of persons entitled to vote in an . 2. the dignity or territory of an Elector of the Holy Roman Empire. /ɪˈlɛktərɪt/ noun 1. the body of all qualified voters 2. the rank, position, or territory of an elector of the Holy Roman Empire 3. (Austral & […]

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