general election

noun

: an election usually held at regular intervals in which candidates are elected in all or most constituencies of a nation or state

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Negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) had progressed to the fourteenth round before halting earlier this year to make way for general elections in both countries. Oliver Court, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 Her downfall triggered the implosion of the party and a victory by liberals in presidential and general elections. Cynthia Kim, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024 Pressley is a consistent voter, having cast a ballot 29 times since 2008, counting primaries and general elections. Steve Harrison, NPR, 4 Dec. 2024 But in 1934, state lawmakers convened after the general election in a special session. Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for general election 

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1640, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of general election was in 1640

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“General election.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20election. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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general election

noun
: an election usually held at regular intervals in which candidates are elected in all or most constituencies of a nation or state

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