unit rule
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of unit rule
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Among other things, he persuaded Humphrey to release any delegates bound to him by the unit rule, a gesture that cost him only an estimated 40-50 delegate votes but earned him considerable good will.
From Time Magazine Archive
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
He counterproposed that the unit rule should be suspended and nomination made by majority.
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
We establish courts rather to acquit than to convict by disqualifying intelligence for jury service and enforcing the stupid unit rule.
From Brann the Iconoclast — Volume 10 by William Cowper Brann
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