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electoral(dictionary)
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electoral (as used in expressions)(encyclopedia)
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electoral college(dictionary)
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electoral (iou)



electoral adjective. M17.
[from ELECTOR + -AL1.]
Relating to or composed of electors. M17.
electoral college a body of electors to a particular office, esp. one chosen or appointed from a larger group; spec. (a) the princes who elected the Holy Roman Emperor; (b) US the group of electors from within each state chosen to elect the President and Vice-President.
Hist. (Also Electoral.) Holding rank as, or belonging to, a German elector. L17.
Horace Walpole George the first, while electoral prince, had married his cousin.
electorally adverb with reference to electors or elections L18.