Election Law
/ɪˈlɛkʃən lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law regulating the processes and rules governing elections and voting procedures.
The election law mandates transparency in campaign financing.
- (n.) Legal provisions concerning the administration and eligibility criteria of candidates and voters.
Election law establishes qualifications for voter registration and candidate eligibility.
Forms
- election laws
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Commentary
Election law often intersects with constitutional and administrative law, requiring careful integration of procedural rules and rights protections in drafting.
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