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By-election
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By-election
see synonyms of by-electionnoun
1.
(in the United Kingdom and other countries of the Commonwealth) an election held during the life of a parliament to fill a vacant seat in the lower chamber
2.
(in the US) a special election to fill a vacant elective position with an unexpired term
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By-election
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a special election held in the interval between regular elections, esp. one held to fill a vacancy in the British House of Commons
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By-election
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A special election held between general elections to fill a vacancy, as for a parliamentary seat.
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