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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Noun

writ of election - a writ ordering the holding of an election

judicial writ, writ - (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"

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Candidates also heard that the IEC would implement the election expense clause, which called for all candidates to declare the money expended for management of election by candidates after the issuance of a writ of election.

IEC wishes for rule of law to prevail

EC secretary Datuk Mohamed Elias Abu Bakar said in a statement that the EC will hold a special meeting on July 9 on the matter pertaining to the dates of the by-election, such as the writ of election and dates for nomination and polling, the electoral rolls to be used and other preparations.

Selangor MB: No Pakatan candidate for Sungai Kandis by-election yet

governor had no legal right to issue the writ of election, because

Filling U.S. Senate vacancies: perspectives and contemporary developments

Special ballots are available from the office of the Chief Electoral Officer four weeks before the issue of the writ of election up until a day determined by the Chief Electoral Officer.

Absentee and write-in ballots: constitutional and policy considerations

'The meeting will be chaired by EC deputy chairman Tan Sri Othman Mahmood, and it will discuss the dates of the by-election, such as the writ of election and dates for nomination and polling, the electoral rolls to be used and other preparations,' he said.

Selangor notifies EC of vacant Sungai Kandis seat

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