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bye-election

bye-election is the alternative form of by-election.

Meaning of by-election

Noun

by-election (plural by-elections)

  1. An election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between general elections.
    • Coordinate term: general election

Forms of bye-election

pluralbye-elections

Questions about bye-election

What is bye-election the alternative form of?
Bye-election is the alternative form of by-election.

Words near bye-election in the dictionary

  1. bye, Felisha
  2. bye-blow
  3. bye-blows
  4. bye-bye
  5. bye-byes
  6. bye-election
  7. bye-elections
  8. bye-lane
  9. bye-lanes
  10. bye-law
  11. bye-laws

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