Overvote Definition

ōvər-vōt
noun
A ballot showing the selection of more candidates or choices than are allowed in a given race or referendum.
American Heritage
The number of such ballots cast in an election.
American Heritage
(business) A case in which more votes are cast in a voter's name than allowed under the rules.
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verb

(US, politics) To spoil a ballot by marking it for more choices than allowed by the rules.

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(business) To cast more votes than allowed under the rules.
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Other Word Forms of Overvote

Noun

Singular:
overvote
Plural:
overvotes

Origin of Overvote

  • over- +"Ž vote

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