Presidential Election
/ˌprezɪˈdɛnʃəl ɪˈlɛkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal process by which a nation's chief executive is elected, typically involving popular vote and an electoral college or similar mechanism as prescribed by law.
The presidential election was held nationwide to determine the next head of state.
Forms
- presidential election
- presidential elections
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Commentary
The term is chiefly used to designate the legally regulated procedures and timelines governing the selection of a president, often involving multiple stages and institutions.
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