absenteeballotreadiness
nounUK /ˌæbsənˈtiː ˈbælət ˈrɛdinəs/
US /ˌæbsənˈti ˈbælət ˈrɛdinəs/
Being all set to vote by mail when you cannot go to the polling place.
The election office checked its absentee ballot readiness before sending out thousands of ballots.
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2. The state of having your mailed voting form filled out and ready to send.
Her absentee ballot readiness meant she could drop the envelope in the mailbox that afternoon.
3. A system's ability to handle a large number of mailed ballots smoothly.
Officials tested the county's absentee ballot readiness with a practice run.
4. A checklist or plan for making sure mailed votes are counted on time.
The volunteer team reviewed the absentee ballot readiness plan before the election.