by-election

Meaning (English)

an election held in one constituency to fill a seat that has fallen vacant

Meaning (मराठी)

पोटनिवडणूक

Used in a sentence

The by-election was necessitated by the sitting member’s resignation.

विद्यमान सदस्याच्या राजीनाम्यामुळे पोटनिवडणूक घ्यावी लागली.

Synonyms

bypoll, special election

Antonyms

general election