open convention

noun

, U.S. Politics.

1. a party convention at which delegates are free to vote for the candidate of their choice.

Word History and Origins

Origin of open convention¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

It is no great matter, but in open convention also I have perished by the sword.

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This amazing declaration in open convention produced as much consternation on the platform as if Farr had dropped a bomb there.

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The resolution was brought up later in open convention and the final vote resulted in 32 ayes and 24 noes.

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