Secret Ballot (Noun)
Meaning
A vote in which each person's choice is secret but the totaled votes are public.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company's board of directors voted to adopt a secret ballot process for electing new members to ensure impartiality.
- The government introduced a secret ballot system to prevent vote buying and ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
- The union members were allowed to cast their votes using a secret ballot to prevent intimidation from management.
- The city council decided to use a secret ballot to select the new mayor to avoid any potential conflicts of interest.
- The organization's bylaws required the use of a secret ballot for all major decisions to maintain transparency and fairness.