Phrase guide

special election

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An election scheduled at other than the usual date for a specific purpose, often to fill an office that has become vacant before the incumbent has completed the term.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Philippines, US

Topics: government, politics

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Synonyms: by-election

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Georgian: ვადამდელი არჩევნები (vadamdeli arčevnebi) — irregular election
  • Georgian: დამატებითი არჩევნები (damaṭebiti arčevnebi) — irregular election
  • Georgian: რიგგარეშე არჩევნები (riggareše arčevnebi) — irregular election
  • Polish: wybory uzupełniające — irregular election