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POLL BOOTH [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
DEF

A temporary structure in a polling place where the voting at an election is done.

OBS

Elections Canada now uses the term "voting screen."

Key term(s)
  • poll booth
  • balloting compartment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
DEF

Cabine destinée à soustraire l'électeur aux regards lorsqu'il marque son bulletin de vote. Forme fautive : «compartiment».

Key term(s)
  • compartiment

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas electorales y partidos políticos
CONT

La cabina electoral garantizará en todo momento la privacidad del elector en el ejercicio de su derecho de sufragio activo.

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