unit rule
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of unit rule
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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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
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
He counterproposed that the unit rule should be suspended and nomination made by majority.
From Time Magazine Archive
He was pledged, upon those nominations, as it was understood, to hold that the unit rule must be applied.
From Autobiography of Seventy Years, Vol. 1-2 by George Frisbie Hoar
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