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- [bahy-i-lek-shuh n]
- /baɪ i-ˈlek-shən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahy-i-lek-shuh n]
- /baɪ i-ˈlek-shən/
Definition of bye-election word
- noun bye-election a special election, not held at the time of a general election, to fill a vacancy in Parliament. 1
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Origin of bye-election
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; by- + election
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Parts of speech for Bye-election
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bye-election popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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