casting vote

Noun

A vote that someone (usually the person in charge of a meeting) has in addition to their ordinary vote, and that they can use if there is an equal number of votes for and against something.

ریشه

From the verb 'cast' (meaning to throw) and 'vote'. The term originated in the 18th century.

مثال

• The chairman used his casting vote to break the tie.
• In the event of a tie, the president has a casting vote.
• The casting vote is a powerful tool in decision-making.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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