unit rule
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of unit rule
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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After more prodding by McCarthy, he released delegates bound to him by the unit rule, which in some states binds all delegates to one candidate.
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
In the 42-man delegation, guessed Governor Docking, Kennedy and Symington are running about even in a delegation that votes under a unit rule.
From Time Magazine Archive
After setting himself up as a favorite-son candidate, Happy is expected to take to Chicago a delegation instructed to vote for him under the unit rule.
From Time Magazine Archive
For a good discussion of the unit rule and two-thirds rule of the Democratic conventions, see Rev. of R's, 45: 705-710.
From Our Government: Local, State, and National: Idaho Edition by James, J.A.
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