electioneering
/ɪˌlɛkʃəˈnɪrɪŋ/
noun
- The activity of trying to persuade people to vote for a particular candidate or party, especially by campaigning, making speeches, or distributing materials.
- The law limits electioneering near polling places on voting day.
- Electioneering has become much more expensive with the rise of television ads.
- The candidate spent most of his time on electioneering, visiting small towns and shaking hands.
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