ballotage

/bəˈloʊtɪdʒ/ Bə-LOH-tij

Definitions

1. noun

A system of voting in which a winner is not determined after the first round of voting, and subsequent rounds of voting are held until a candidate achieves a majority of votes.

“The country will use a system of ballotage to ensure that the president is elected by a clear majority.”

Synonyms

  • re-run
  • run-off

Antonyms

  • acclamation