by election

Noun

An election held to fill a vacant position during a term of office.

ریشه

From the combination of 'by' (indicating during) and 'election' (the process of choosing a person for a position).

مثال

• The by-election was called to select a new representative for the district.
• By-elections are often held when a member of parliament resigns.
• The party campaigned vigorously for the by-election.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Call a by-election Hold a by-election Campaign for a by-election