unit rule
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of unit rule
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Thus, under the unit rule, Mississippi committed itself to casting all of its 30 votes for Ford's position.
From Time Magazine Archive
At the 1968 Democratic Convention, Crangle presented the only minority plank to be adopted: abolition of the unit rule, which opened the way to democratizing the delegate-selection process.
From Time Magazine Archive
Mississippi's unit rule held for the entire delegation of 20.
From Time Magazine Archive
Without the binding effect of the unit rule, a favorite son can no longer be certain that he will not be embarrassed by defections.
From Time Magazine Archive
The solid vote of his own State, New York, was polled against him under the unit rule, and went in favor of David B. Hill.
From The Cleveland Era; a chronicle of the new order in politics by Ford, Henry Jones
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