Meaning Of The Word By-election

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What's The Definition Of By-election?

by-election
countable noun: A by-election is an election that is held to choose a new member of parliament when a member has resigned or died.

by-election in American English
a special election held in the interval between regular elections, esp. one held to fill a vacancy in the British House of Commons
noun: a special election, not held at the time of a general election, to fill a vacancy in Parliament

by-election in British English
noun: (in the United Kingdom and other countries of the Commonwealth) an election held during the life of a parliament to fill a vacant seat in the lower chamber

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