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noun
A local official who oversees the running of an election in a given area.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The officer who makes returns of writs, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
the official in each electorate who holds the election and returns the results
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: official, functionary
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