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write–in
noun \ˈrīt-ˌin\
: a candidate in an election whose name is not printed on the ballot and whose name must be written on the ballot by voters
: a vote for someone who is not on an election's official list of candidates
Full Definition of WRITE-IN
1
: a vote cast by writing in the name of a candidate
2
: a candidate whose name is written in
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First Known Use of WRITE-IN
1932
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