Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ballot-box-stuffing
Noun
/ˈbæl.ət bɑːks ˈstʌf.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of illegally adding extra votes to a ballot box in order to influence the outcome of an election.
Examples
- During the investigation, evidence of ballot-box-stuffing was discovered, leading to a review of the election results.
- The integrity of the voting process was questioned due to allegations of ballot-box-stuffing in several districts.
Meaning
Ballot-box-stuffing is a form of electoral fraud where someone submits more votes than they are entitled to, manipulating the election results.
Synonyms
- Electoral fraud
- Ballot rigging
- Vote tampering
