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special election

special election noun: an election scheduled at other than the usual date for a specific purpose, often to fill an office that has become vacant before the incumbent has completed the term.

Noun

special election (plural special elections)

  1. (Philippines, US) An election scheduled at other than the usual date for a specific purpose, often to fill an office that has become vacant before the incumbent has completed the term.
    Synonyms:
    by-election

Synonyms of special election

Forms of special election

pluralspecial elections

Questions about special election

What does special election mean?
Special election means an election scheduled at other than the usual date for a specific purpose, often to fill an office that has become vacant before the incumbent has completed the term.
What part of speech is special election?
Special election is a noun.
What is the plural of special election?
The plural of special election is special elections.

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