electoralism
A state of partial transition from authoritarian rule toward democratic rule, in which…A state of partial transition from authoritarian rule toward democratic rule, in which the regime conducts the electoral aspects of democratic governance in a relatively free and fair manner.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A state of partial transition from authoritarian rule toward democratic rule, in which the regime conducts the electoral aspects of democratic governance in a relatively free and fair manner.
(uncountable)The strategy of electing politicians into a representative government in order to create political change.
Origin
From electoral + -ism. First used in the transitional sense by Terry Karl, professor of poFrom electoral + -ism. First used in the transitional sense by Terry Karl, professor of political science at Stanford University.
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