Vice Presidential Vacancy
/ˈvaɪs ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl ˈvækənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The state of the office of the Vice President of a country being unoccupied due to death, resignation, removal, or incapacitation of the incumbent.
The constitution outlines the procedure for filling a vice presidential vacancy promptly.
Forms
- vice presidential vacancy
- vice presidential vacancies
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Commentary
The term specifically refers to the legal and constitutional condition when the vice presidency is unfilled, triggering set succession or appointment rules.
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