Noun Phrase
/ɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈɛlɛkʃən/
"Automatic election" refers to a voting process or a situation where a candidate is declared the winner without a formal vote, often occurring when there is no opposition or other candidates. This term is typically used in political contexts, especially in discussions about electoral systems and political offices.
In terms of frequency, "automatic election" is less common in everyday conversation and more prevalent in written contexts, particularly in political analyses, legal documents, and academic discussions.
Мэр займет свою должность в результате автоматических выборов из-за отсутствия соперников.
Following the resignation of the incumbent, an automatic election was triggered, allowing the next senior official to assume power.
После отставки действующего чиновника были инициированы автоматические выборы, что позволило следующему старшему чиновнику занять пост.
The constitution states that an automatic election can take place if there are no candidates within a designated timeframe.
The phrase "automatic election" itself is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. However, here are a few related idioms and phrases that involve the concept of election, choice, or selection:
Кандидат шел без соперников и выиграл выборы благодаря автоматическим выборам.
Walk into a position
With no one else willing to challenge him, he walked into the position through an automatic election.
Поскольку никто больше не хотел оспаривать его, он занял эту должность через автоматические выборы.
On the ballot
With only one name on the ballot, it was indeed an automatic election.
The word "automatic" originates from the Greek "automatos," meaning "self-moving." The word "election" comes from the Latin "electio," which means "to choose or decide." The combination describes a self-executing or self-fulfilling decision-making process in the context of voting.
Synonyms: - Uncontested election - Acclaimed position
Antonyms: - Contested election - Competitive election