brokered convention

American  

noun

U.S. Politics.

1. a party convention in which many delegates are pledged to favorite sons who use their blocs of votes to bargain with leading candidates who lack a majority of delegate support.

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Example Sentences

In the meantime, we can pack up all the old predictions of an extended delegate contest, culminating in that perennial pundit’s dream of a contested or brokered convention.

From The Guardian • Mar. 11, 2020

The negotiating and brokering that would go on to persuade delegates to change teams is why such a scenario is called a "brokered convention."

From Fox News • Mar. 4, 2020

After such a resounding victory, talk of a brokered convention seemed far-fetched.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2016

Perhaps Black will publish a second book explaining to kids how a brokered convention works.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2016

The prospect of a brokered convention probably overstates what would unfold, in part because there is no sign of the ability of a few power brokers to have their way.

From Washington Post • Mar. 2, 2016