bye-election

A form of by-election — An election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between general elections.

Meanings

nounbye-election (plural bye-elections)

plural bye-elections

  1. alternativeAlternative form of by-election.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna special election between regular elections

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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bye-election,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bye-election.

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