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

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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 

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of absentee ballot was in 1889

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“Absentee ballot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absentee%20ballot. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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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

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