Absentee Ballot
/ˌæbsənˈti ˈbælət/
Definitions
- (n.) A ballot cast by a voter who is unable to attend the polling place in person, typically submitted by mail or other authorized means.
She submitted her absentee ballot well before Election Day due to travel.
Forms
- absentee ballots
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Commentary
The term specifically emphasizes voting outside the polling place, distinct from but sometimes conflated with mail-in ballots depending on jurisdiction.
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