secret ballot
AmericanEtymology
Origin of secret ballot
First recorded in 1910–15
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The decision on whether to relieve Khan of his duties is now subject to a secret ballot by the 125 countries party to the International Criminal Court during a closed-door session.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
MSs will need to elect the presiding officer in a secret ballot, before they select a new first minister.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
In a sign of the pressures around the issue, the proposal was voted on by secret ballot, a relatively uncommon procedure at the gathering, with nearly 75 percent of votes against.
From Barron's ● Nov. 27, 2025
The conclave is a gathering of 120 cardinals who hold a secret ballot in the Sistine Chapel to elect the next pope.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2025
In secret ballot we voted unanimously to keep him.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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