Definition

Noun: - An official body or commission delegated to supervise and administer an election: An "election commission" is an independent or governmental authority responsible for overseeing the entire electoral process, ensuring it is conducted freely and fairly according to the law.

Usage

The term "election commission" is used to refer to the specific administrative organization in charge of managing elections. It is typically a proper noun when referring to a specific national or regional body (e.g., the Election Commission of India).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The national election commission announced the final results.
  • Voters filed a complaint with the local election commission about polling station access.
  • The independence of the election commission is crucial for democratic integrity.

Advanced Usage

• "to appeal to the election commission": to formally bring a matter or dispute to the election authority for a decision.
  • The candidate decided to appeal to the election commission over the ballot-counting procedure.

Variants and Related Words

• Electoral commission: A synonymous term for an election commission.
• Election authority: A broader term that can refer to an election commission or similar regulatory body.
• Commissioner (election commissioner): An individual member who serves on an election commission.

Synonyms

• Electoral body
• Electoral management body

Related Phrases

• Ecommission oversight: The supervisory role performed by an election commission.
• Commission ruling: An official decision or order issued by the election commission.

Noun

1. a commission delegated to supervise an election