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writ of election

–noun
a writ by an executive authority requiring the holding of an election, esp. one issued by a governor to require a special election for filling a vacancy in the representation from a state.
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writ of election  
n.   pl. writs of election
A writ issued by a governor or other executive authority requiring that an election be held, especially a special election to fill a vacancy.
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