"nuisance candidate" meaning in All languages combined

See nuisance candidate on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: nuisance candidates [plural]
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  1. (US, Philippines, politics, law) A candidate for election meant to present the election process as a mockery or disrepute or to cause confusion among voters (e.g. via similarity of names of candidates) Tags: Philippines, US Categories (topical): Law, Politics
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