ballot removal
[/ˈbælət rɪˈmuːvəl/]
nounpl: ballot removals
remoção de cédula
1. The process of taking a ballot off a ballot paper or removing it from circulation, or the action of invalidating or disqualifying a ballot due to irregularities
The ballot removal occurred when officials discovered the vote was cast incorrectly.
A remoção de cédula ocorreu quando os oficiais descobriram que o voto foi registrado incorretamente.
2. In political contexts, the withdrawal or exclusion of a candidate's name from the ballot before an election
The candidate's ballot removal was announced just days before the election.
A remoção da cédula do candidato foi anunciada poucos dias antes da eleição.
3. The cancellation or deletion of ballots from an election count due to fraud, errors, or procedural violations
Several ballot removals were necessary following the audit of disputed votes.
Várias remoções de cédulas foram necessárias após a auditoria dos votos contestados.
Ballot removal is a critical procedural safeguard in democratic elections. In Brazil, the TSE (Tribunal Superior Eleitoral) oversees such removals. In the USA, this process is carefully monitored to prevent fraud while ensuring legitimate votes are counted, particularly in contentious elections. The term gained prominence in discussions following disputed elections and concerns about electoral integrity.
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