Phrase guide

vote buying

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

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noun

Meaning 1

The distribution of a material benefit to an individual voter in exchange for support in a ballot.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • a vote buying scheme

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Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Indonesian: politik uang — distribution of material benefit to voters in exchange of votes
  • Indonesian: serangan fajar — distribution of material benefit to voters in exchange of votes
  • Malay: pembelian undi — distribution of material benefit to voters in exchange of votes
  • Tagalog: pagbili ng boto — distribution of material benefit to voters in exchange of votes