-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
absentee ballot
noun
: a ballot submitted (as by mail) in advance of an election by a voter who is unable to be present at the polls
Examples of absentee ballot in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
But the result was overturned based on allegations of absentee ballot irregularities brought by the third place finisher.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Nov. 2024
Macomb County is re-tabulating about 33,000 absentee ballots from Warren and Roseville because of incorrect settings on local tabulators, the county clerk said Wednesday.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
In Nevada, absentee ballot signatures must be cured by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, according to the Secretary of State's office.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
Baldwin declared victory earlier Wednesday after the tally of absentee ballots from Milwaukee was reported.
—Scott Bauer, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for absentee ballot
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Word History
First Known Use
1889, in the meaning defined above
Articles Related to absentee ballot
Dictionary Entries Near absentee ballot
Cite this Entry
“Absentee ballot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absentee%20ballot. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
Legal Definition
absentee ballot
noun
absentee bal·lot
: a ballot submitted (as by mail) in advance of an election by a voter who is unable to be present at the polls
More from Merriam-Webster on absentee ballot
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share