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Returning Officer (Noun)

Meaning

The official in each electorate who holds the election and returns the results.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • After completing the count, the returning officer declared the winner of the highly contested election.
  • The returning officer ensured that all voting stations in the electorate adhered to the electoral laws.
  • During the electoral campaign, many voters met the returning officer to discuss their concerns about the voting process.
  • As the appointed returning officer, she was responsible for verifying the candidate lists and managing the Election Day activities.
  • According to the electoral guidelines, the returning officer would announce the successful candidate within 72 hours after the polls closed.

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