electoral vote
The vote in an electionThe vote (tally) in an election; a single vote (ballot) as a part of that tally.
» Biden won enough electoral votes to be declared the next president of the United States.
Meaning
2 sensesThe vote (tally) in an election; a single vote (ballot) as a part of that tally.
The constitution prescribes how to resolve a tie in the electoral vote.
In the United States, a populous state such as California or Texas has a lot of electoral votes.
The vote (tally) in an election; a single vote (ballot) as a part of that tally.
(specifically, usually)The vote (tally) in an electoral college; a single vote (ballot) as a part of that tally.
Examples
2 sentencesBiden won enough electoral votes to be declared the next president of the United States.
The Electoral College's vote formalized the undemocratic installment of the forty-fifth President of the United States.
Forms
plural: electoral votes| Singular | electoral vote |
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