Usage Note
Briefwahl allows voters to cast ballots by post rather than in person; it has grown dramatically in Germany since 2005, and any eligible voter may apply for it without stating a reason.
Examples
"Immer mehr Wähler entscheiden sich für die Briefwahl."
Natural Translation
More and more voters are choosing the postal vote.
Literal Translation
More and more voters decide for the postal vote.
Related Words
- Abgeordnete delegate
- Abgeordnetenmandat parliamentary mandate, MP's seat and commission
- Abstimmung vote
- Abstimmungsergebnis result of a vote, voting outcome
- Abstimmungsmarathon voting marathon; extended series of successive votes in parliament
- Abstimmungsverhalten voting behaviour (in a parliament or assembly)
- Amtsinhaber incumbent
- Amtszeit term of office
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