Ballot Integrity
/ˈbælət ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The principle and practice of ensuring that ballots are accurate, secure, and free from tampering or fraud throughout the electoral process.
Election officials took numerous measures to uphold ballot integrity in the recent vote.
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- ballot integrity
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Commentary
Ballot integrity is critical to maintaining public confidence in elections and is often the focus of statutory regulation and litigation concerning election procedures.
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