secret ballot
AmericanEtymology
Origin of secret ballot
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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The world's top wildlife trade body rejected new protections for eels on Thursday in a secret ballot at talks in Uzbekistan.
From Barron's
Previously, only the parliamentary party could vote by secret ballot in selecting a candidate and ordinary members did not have a say.
From BBC
Under the old rules, farmworkers voted on union representation by secret ballot at a polling site designated by the state labor board, typically on employer property.
From Los Angeles Times
Some 82 lawmakers took part in the secret ballot, 44 of whom voted for Oyun-Erdene, while 38 voted against him.
From BBC
During an interview with BBC Scotland News he showed off the neat brown rectangular voting paper to be used in the secret ballot.
From BBC
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