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silent vote
noun
- the vote of persons who have not previously expressed or made evident a preference.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of silent vote1
First recorded in 1785–95
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Example Sentences
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.
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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.
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But his "sincere and silent vote" was not valuable enough to command a high price from his patrons.
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As a Representative from Maryland, he said, he could not on this occasion be contented to give a silent vote.
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It would be very convenient to me to give a silent vote with him.
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