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Definition snap election in British English

snap election noun

noun
1

a general election (= an election in which every adult can vote for the people who will represent them in parliament) that is called earlier than expected

Example

Theresa May calls snap election in bid to strengthen hand in Brexit talks.

Definition snap election in British English