final ballot
[/ˈfaɪnəl ˈbælət/]
nounpl: final ballots
votação final
1. The last round of voting in an election or decision-making process, typically held after preliminary rounds have narrowed down the options
The final ballot will determine which candidate becomes president.
A votação final determinará qual candidato se tornará presidente.
2. A decisive vote cast to break a tie or make a final selection among remaining candidates or options
After three rounds of voting, the committee proceeded to the final ballot.
Após três rodadas de votação, a comissão prosseguiu para a votação final.
3. In sports or competitions, the last voting round where the winner is ultimately chosen
She received 15 votes in the final ballot for best actress.
Ela recebeu 15 votos na votação final para melhor atriz.
The term 'final ballot' is significant in both American and Brazilian electoral systems. In Brazil, it often refers to the second round (segundo turno) of presidential elections when candidates compete for the presidency. In the USA, it commonly appears in primary elections and organizational voting. The concept reflects democratic processes and is deeply embedded in civic engagement across both cultures.
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