write-in (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *write-in*:
NOUN	person	write-in, write-in candidate	a candidate for public office whose name does not appear on the ballot and so must be written on the ballot by the voters
NOUN	act	write-in	a vote cast by writing in the name of a candidate who is not listed on the ballot

English > *write-in*: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning	A candidate for public office whose name does not appear on the ballot and so must be written on the ballot by the voters.
Synonym	write-in candidate
Broader	campaigner, candidate, nominee	A politician who is running for public office
Verbs	write in	cast a vote by inserting a name that does not appear on the ballot

English > *write-in*: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaning	A vote cast by writing in the name of a candidate who is not listed on the ballot.
Broader	vote, ballot, voting, balloting	A choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
Verbs	write in	cast a vote by inserting a name that does not appear on the ballot

HyperDic: write-in