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third-party preference

[/θɜːrd ˈpɑːrti ˈprɛfərəns/]
nounpl: third-party preferences
preferência por terceiros
1. A voting or electoral system where voters rank or prefer candidates from parties other than the two major parties
In the election, third-party preference votes indicated growing dissatisfaction with mainstream politics.
Na eleição, os votos de preferência por terceiros indicaram crescente insatisfação com a política convencional.
2. In economics and business, a preference expressed by a consumer or entity for goods or services from an alternative provider not among the primary options
The company analyzed third-party preference data to understand market opportunities.
A empresa analisou dados de preferência por terceiros para compreender oportunidades de mercado.
3. In electoral systems, particularly in Australia, the ranking of preferences for independent or minor party candidates
Australian voters expressed their third-party preferences on the ballot paper.
Os eleitores australianos expressaram suas preferências por terceiros na cédula.
Synonyms
minor party preferenceindependent preferencealternative preference
Antonyms
major party preferencetwo-party preference

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
preferência por terceiros
Standard term used in political and economic contexts
Portugal
preferência por terceiros
Used in electoral and commercial contexts
Australia
preferência de terceiros
Specific electoral system terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

swing voter sentiment
alternative option preference
protest vote
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