Definition

Noun: The illegal practice of casting more than one ballot in the same election, typically by registering or voting in multiple locations.

Usage

This term is used specifically in the context of elections and legal or political discourse to describe a fraudulent act that undermines electoral integrity. It is a formal, technical term.

Examples

• The investigation uncovered a scheme of multiple voting designed to sway the local council election.
• Strict voter ID laws were implemented to prevent multiple voting.
• Multiple voting is a serious crime that can result in fines and imprisonment.

Advanced Usage

• "to engage in multiple voting": This phrase emphasizes the deliberate action of committing this fraud.
  • The individual was charged with conspiracy to engage in multiple voting.

Variants and Related Words

• Vote (verb/noun): The primary action from which this term is derived.
• Double voting (noun): A specific, common form of multiple voting where a person votes twice.
• Electoral fraud (noun): The broader category of illegal interference with the election process, which includes multiple voting.

Synonyms

• Electoral fraud (broader category)
• Vote fraud
• Illegal voting

Related Phrases

• "to cast multiple ballots": A descriptive phrase meaning the same as "to commit multiple voting."
  • The software was designed to flag any attempt to cast multiple ballots.

Noun

1. the act of voting in more than one place by the same person at the same election (illegal in U.S.)