electoral

[ ih-lek-ter-uh l ]

/ ɪˈlɛk tər əl /

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adjective

consisting of electors.

Nearby words

electioneering, elective, elective mutism, electively, elector, electoral, electoral college, electoral vote, electorate, electors, electr-

Origin of electoral

First recorded in 1665–75; elector + -al¹

Related formse·lec·tor·al·ly, adverbpseu·do·e·lec·tor·al, adjective

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Examples from the Web for electoral

Still, ISS correctly points out that Democrats get more votes down South than electoral outcomes suggest.
Seriously, Democrats: You’re Done in Dixie|Michael Tomasky|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They need Florida, arguably, at least in Electoral College terms.
Dems, It’s Time to Dump Dixie|Michael Tomasky|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
According to Schumer, Obama and his administration had misinterpreted their 2008 electoral mandate.
2016 Is No Democratic Slam Dunk|Lloyd Green|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Last week, a Republican state lawmaker introduced a bill that would change the way the state awards its 16 electoral votes.
GOP States’ Hitlist: Abortion, Unions & Hillary|Nancy Kaffer|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST

You are a political party, and you want to secure the electoral majority.
The Progressives’ War on Suburbia|Joel Kotkin|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the duchy of Brunswick it was soon suffered to drop; but in the electoral dominions it never was introduced.
A History of Inventions, Discoveries, and Origins, Volume II (of 2)|Johann Beckman
As soon as electoral reform was out of the way abolition became once more the dominant question in Brazilian politics.
The South American Republics Part I of II|Thomas C. Dawson
So we are doing to-day; instead of altering our public economy, we demand an electoral reform.
What is Property?|P. J. Proudhon
Your Electoral Grace is therefore humbly implored to make an allowance from the 400 rth.
The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume I (of 3)|Alexander Wheelock Thayer
Calhoun was elected Vice-President by more than two thirds of the electoral vote.
Union and Democracy|Allen Johnson

British Dictionary definitions for electoral

electoral

/ (ɪˈlɛktərəl) /

adjective

relating to or consisting of electors

Derived Formselectorally, adverb

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Word Origin and History for electoral

electoral

adj.

1670s, in reference to Germany, from elector + -al (1). In general sense from 1790. Related: Electorally.

electoral

adjective

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electoral

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