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preelection

American  
[pree-i-lek-shuhn] / ˌpri ɪˈlɛk ʃən /
Or pre-election

noun

  1. a choice or selection made beforehand.


adjective

  1. coming before an election.

    preelection promises.

Etymology

Origin of preelection

First recorded in 1890–95; pre- + election

Example Sentences

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Based on April 23 preelection filings, the top fundraisers in order were Rendon, Muratsuchi, Shaw, Newman and Barrera.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

This final preelection newsletter is, appropriately, the Garbage Edition, but it could just as easily be the arrogance edition.

From Slate Nov. 2, 2024

But contrary to nearly every preelection opinion poll, it fell far short of the 176 seats a party needs to secure a majority in the 350-seat Spanish parliament.

From Seattle Times Jul. 24, 2023

They may do so on the same grounds that are used in preelection challenges.

From Salon Oct. 12, 2022

Because there had never been the remotest chance of victory, Victor had never made preelection polls of his party.

From The Conflict by David Graham Phillips

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