Election_(writ) Election_(writ)

Election (writ) - Definition

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

TDIB: 2/9/1971: Negro leagues legend Satchel Paige is nominated for the HOF, but his formal Election will take place on... http://bit.ly/cMqueo
JudyPep: URGENT ACTION ALERT 2/9/10 SPECIAL Election - 3RD AD - DEAN MURRAY - VOTE TILL 9:00 pm http://bit.ly/dsYRHS #tcot #tpp
theyamsinator: I have never had so many phones slammed on me in my life. Election Day, hahah: http://twitpic.com/12aqiw
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