Electoral
[ɪ'lekt(ə)r(ə)l] or [ɪ'lɛktərəl]
Definition
(adj.) relating to or composed of electors; 'electoral college' .
(adj.) of or relating to elections; 'electoral process' .
Edited by Georgina--From WordNet
Examples
- We have seen the Roman Republic wrecked, and here we see the church failing in its world mission very largely through ineffective electoral methods. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Tradition has centered upon the tariff, the trusts, the currency, and electoral machinery as the items of consideration. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
- This was monarchy; if not hereditary monarchy, it was at least electoral life monarchy. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Those socialists are confused who think that a new era can begin by a general strike or an electoral victory. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
- If cleverly handled these electoral devices should act as a check on a wholesale attitude toward politics. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
Edited by Georgina