write-in

See also: write in

English

Etymology

So called because anybody wishing to vote for such a candidate must explicitly write the candidate's name on the ballot.

Noun

write-in (plural write-ins)

  1. (politics) A candidate whose name is not listed on the ballot.
  2. (politics) A vote made for a candidate of this kind.

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