unit rule
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of unit rule
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Sometimes the group-voting is subdivided, for lack of unit rule, or because of the State boss's weakness or through actual differences in individuals' opinions.
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
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
This action, no doubt, resulted in the defeat of General Grant for the nomination; for it was a well-known fact that his nomination was possible only through the enforcement of the unit rule.
From The Facts of Reconstruction by Lynch, John R.
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