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write-in

(rīt′ĭn′)
n.
1. A vote cast by writing in the name of a candidate not on the ballot.
2. A candidate voted for in this manner.
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write′-in`



n.
a candidate or vote for a candidate not listed on the printed ballot but written onto it by the voter.
[1930–35]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.write-in - a candidate for public office whose name does not appear on the ballot and so must be written on the ballot by the voters
write-in candidate
campaigner, candidate, nominee - a politician who is running for public office
2.write-in - a vote cast by writing in the name of a candidate who is not listed on the ballot
balloting, vote, voting, ballot - a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative; "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion"; "they allowed just one vote per person"
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