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

caitlindewey: RT @CitrusTV: VIDEO: Barnhart wins SA presidential Election | CitrusTV News http://tmogul.com/tweet/65DS-
aweiser278: @JaredGoyette I bet you he would win another Election in a landslide. All English speaking news about him is suspect
TheLawboy: I understand nonstop Palin book tour news, after all Obama was on TV constantly after 04 Election self-promoting...oh that's right he wasn't
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