remote voting arrangement
noun phraseUK /rɪˈməʊt ˈvəʊtɪŋ əˈreɪndʒmənt/
US /rɪˈmoʊt ˈvoʊtɪŋ əˈreɪndʒmənt/
A plan that lets people vote from far away instead of going to a polling place.
The town made a remote voting arrangement so people could vote by mail during the storm.
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2. A rule that allows lawmakers to cast votes without being physically present in the chamber.
The committee adopted a remote voting arrangement for members traveling abroad.
3. A company policy letting shareholders vote on decisions from a distance.
The board approved a remote voting arrangement for the annual shareholder meeting.
4. A temporary setup for casting votes over the internet or phone.
During the emergency, the club used a remote voting arrangement to choose new officers.