by election
/ˈbaɪ ɪˌlɛkʃən/
noun
- An election held to fill a vacant seat in a legislative body (such as a parliament or congress) between regular general elections.
- Voter turnout in the by-election was surprisingly high for a mid-year vote.
- The MP resigned, so a by-election was called to choose a replacement.
- The ruling party lost the by-election, which signaled a shift in public opinion.
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