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Definition
By-election; a special election held to fill a vacant seat outside of the regular schedule.
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How it's used
This term is used exclusively in political contexts to refer to filling a vacant seat outside of the regular election cycle. It carries a formal tone despite being used in daily conversation, as it relates to government and public administration. It is commonly paired with verbs like 進行 or 舉行 to describe the process.
Measure word
coeng4場chèunghExamples
There is going to be a by-election next month.
Do you know who is running in the by-election?
Related words
Common phrases
to hold a by-election
to run in a by-election
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