election vs general election

election

noun
  • A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote. 

  • In Calvinism, God's predestination of saints including all of the elect. 

  • The choice of a leader or representative by popular vote. 

  • An option that is selected. 

general election

noun
  • An election, usually held at regular intervals, in which candidates are elected in all or most constituencies or electoral districts of a nation. 

  • An erection. 

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