"direct election" meaning in All languages combined

See direct election on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: direct elections [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} direct election (plural direct elections)
  1. An election process in which the voters directly cast ballots for the person, persons, or political party that they desire to see elected. Wikipedia link: direct election Categories (topical): Politics

Inflected forms

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