Recount
/ˈriːkaʊnt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal process of retallying votes in an election to verify the accuracy of the original count.
The candidate requested a recount after alleging discrepancies in the ballot totals.
- (v.) To formally retally votes in an election.
The board decided to recount the ballots following allegations of voting irregularities.
Forms
- recount
- recounts
- recounted
- recounting
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'recount' mostly relates to election law and procedures ensuring vote accuracy; precise statutory or jurisdictional rules often govern recounts.
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