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electoral definition

elec·toral (ē lek′tər əl, i-; often ē′lek tôr′əl, i lek′-)

adjective

  1. of an election or electors
  2. made up of electors

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electoral Synonyms

electoral

modif.

electing, selecting, discretionary, elective, by vote, by popular election, appointing, appointive, constituent.


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electoral Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • register: You have to be on the electoral register in a relevant area to qualify.

Modifying Another Word

  • purely: It is quite possible, I believe, for a purely electoral party to be radical.
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