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Definition election in British English

election noun

noun
/ɪˈlekʃ(ə)n/

▪ boycott, call, conduct, contest, fight, hold, lose, monitor, rig, schedule, win

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an occasion when people vote for someone to represent them, especially in a government

Example

Only about 20% of the people voted in the local government elections.

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Is it really necessary to hold an election every three years?

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Elections to the European Parliament are due in May.

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She is standing for the first time in elections for the National Assembly.

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They have only recently won an election under his leadership.

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The parties formed an alliance to contest the 1988 legislative elections.

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1.1

the process of electing a person or government

Example

With the election of a new leader, the country became relatively stable.

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a candidate for election to the Council

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His election as President will mean changes in foreign policy.

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1.2

relating to an election

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the presidential election campaign

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local election results

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an election victory/defeat

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Definition election in British English