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Briefwahl

postal vote; absentee ballot

noun BREEF-vahl Rare

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.

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