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electoral

[ih-lek-ter-uhl] Origin

e·lec·tor·al

[ih-lek-ter-uhl]
adjective
1.
pertaining to electors or election.
2.
consisting of electors.

Origin:
1665–75; elector + -al1

e·lec·tor·al·ly, adverb
pseu·do·e·lec·tor·al, adjective
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electoral (ɪˈlɛktərəl)
 
adj
relating to or consisting of electors
 
e'lectorally
 
adv

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electoral
1670s, in reference to Germany, from elector + -al.
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