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runoff primary

noun

  1. (especially in the southern U.S.) a second primary between the two leading candidates of the first primary to provide nomination by majority rather than by plurality.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of runoff primary1

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25
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Example Sentences

After all, the race is a runoff primary in an odd-year special election.

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