unit rule
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of unit rule
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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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
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
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
Finally, the convention abandoned the unit rule, did about what it was expected to: ten delegates for Taft, two for Eisenhower, two uncommitted.
From Time Magazine Archive
It was that convention that abolished what was known as "the unit rule."
From The Facts of Reconstruction by Lynch, John R.
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