Party Slate
/ˈpɑrti sleɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A list of candidates presented by a political party for election to multiple offices or seats.
The party slate secured a majority of the council seats in the recent election.
Forms
- party slate
- party slates
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Commentary
In legal contexts, a party slate often appears in election law and governance documents; drafters should clearly specify whether the slate includes all or some party candidates.
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