Election_(writ) Election_(writ)

Election (writ) - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Alternative, Alternativity, Anointing, Anointment, Assignment, Assumption, Authorization, Calling, Canonization, Caucus, Choice, Consecration, Coronation, Decision, Delegation

A writ of election is a writ issued by the government ordering the holding of a special election for a governmental office. In the United Kingdom, this is the only way of holding an election for parliament, and this writ is issued whenever the government wants to or is required to dissolve parliament. In the United States, this writ is issued mainly by state governors for filling vacancies in the United States House of Representatives or the states' own legislatures.

Example Usage of Election

andreaplunkett: someone bought my ticket to the natl gop congressional comt. mtg tonight. feels like Election year.
luvinitoo: Damn! Glen Beck, Sean Hannity, & Mark Levine hating on Obama. Get over it, he won the Election. Fuck the "Tea Partyers - Lunch Mobber"
yagbebi: RT @Fochik: Wake Up America Demand Written Agreement Next Democratic Election if they fail 2 Keep PROMISES by Agreement must relinquish seat
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