Synonyms for electoral

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ih-lek-ter-uh l

Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈlɛk tər əl

Définition of electoral

Origin : 1670s, in reference to Germany, from elector + -al (1). In general sense from 1790. Related: Electorally.

adj electing

Example sentences :

In Maryland they divided the electoral vote evenly with their opponents.
Extract from : « Union and Democracy » by Allen Johnson

The district is electoral; Askin Morrison, Esq., is the first member.
Extract from : « The History of Tasmania , Volume II (of 2) » by John West

He had received 128 electoral votes; his opponent DeWitt Clinton, 89 votes.
Extract from : « Hidden Treasures » by Harry A. Lewis

The electoral college in the constitution of the United States is an example.
Extract from : « Folkways » by William Graham Sumner

In fact, there was no day fixed for the session of the electoral diet.
Extract from : « Jewish Literature and Other Essays » by Gustav Karpeles

Such an electoral campaign had never before been known in England.
Extract from : « The Message » by Alec John Dawson

Jackson had 178 electoral votes; Adams but 83—more than two to one.
Extract from : « Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 4 of 8 » by Various

Nor are electoral methods, Reform Bills and suchlike, unimportant.
Extract from : « Past and Present » by Thomas Carlyle

The canton is an electoral and a judicial, but not strictly an administrative, unit.
Extract from : « The Governments of Europe » by Frederic Austin Ogg

The literature of the subject of electoral reform is very extensive.
Extract from : « The Governments of Europe » by Frederic Austin Ogg

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