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voting paper

American  

noun

British.
  1. a ballot.


Etymology

Origin of voting paper

First recorded in 1855–60

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During an interview with BBC Scotland News he showed off the neat brown rectangular voting paper to be used in the secret ballot.

From BBC May 7, 2025

Comelec said if a machine malfunctioned people could still complete their voting paper, and it would be stored and then scanned later by the schoolteachers who staff election booths.

From Reuters May 10, 2010

If a candidate elected or excluded, his name not considered on voting paper.

From Proportional Representation A Study in Methods of Election by John H. Humphreys

It is therefore provided that an elector may deliver a voting paper containing other names in addition to the one which stands foremost in his preference.

From Considerations on Representative Government by John Stuart Mill

He wrote "E. Fish—I don't think!" on his voting paper and his vote was disqualified.

From More William by Richmal Crompton

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