voting rules
noun phraseUK /ˈvəʊtɪŋ ruːlz/
US /ˈvoʊtɪŋ ruːlz/
The rules that tell people how to vote and how to count the votes.
Before the class election, the teacher explained the voting rules.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The specific laws a country uses to run its elections.
Each state has its own voting rules for local elections.
3. The way a group decides something by raising hands or marking a paper.
The club's voting rules say the idea with the most votes wins.
4. The steps someone must follow to cast a vote safely and fairly.
The voting rules require you to show your name before you get a ballot.