silent vote

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noun

the vote of persons who have not previously expressed or made evident a preference.

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Origin of silent vote

First recorded in 1785–95

Words nearby silent vote

silent majority, “Silent Night”, silent partner, silent service, silent treatment, silent vote, Silenus, silesia, Silesian, silex, silhouette

How to use silent vote in a sentence

The "silent vote" is the term applied to the votes cast in the election but not on the amendment and which are counted against it.
The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume VI|Various
The attempt to hold back the returns and to get a new ruling on the meaning of the so-called "silent vote" are matters of history.
The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume VI|Various
But his "sincere and silent vote" was not valuable enough to command a high price from his patrons.
Gibbon|James Cotter Morison
As a Representative from Maryland, he said, he could not on this occasion be contented to give a silent vote.
Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. I (of 16)|Thomas Hart Benton

It would be very convenient to me to give a silent vote with him.
The Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches of Lord Macaulay, Vol. 4 (of 4)|Thomas Babington Macaulay