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voting paper

noun

, British.
  1. a ballot.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of voting paper1

First recorded in 1855–60

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Example Sentences

The day after the polling a farm labourer was asked how he filled up his voting paper.

The usual way of invalidating the voting paper was to bracket the three names and write "All of them liars" across the paper.

Is it not a fact that he has annulled his vote by making unnecessary marks on his voting-paper?

They reeled a little; the miracle of the voting-paper had gone to their heads.

He made quite a long pause, and went on, with a sigh: "You have a voting paper given you—"

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