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Definition of popular vote - 2 dictionary results

popular vote

–noun
1. the vote for a U.S. presidential candidate made by the qualified voters, as opposed to that made by the electoral college. Compare electoral vote.
2. the vote for a candidate, issue, etc., made by the qualified voters, as opposed to a vote made by elected representatives.

Origin:
1830–40, Americanism
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Main Entry:  popular vote
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  the process by which qualified voters choose candidates or vote on issues, as opposed to elected representatives or an electoral college
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