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direct primary

Pronunciation:  di'rekt 'prImeree

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 Definition: [n]  a primary where voters directly select the candidates who will run for office
 
 See Also: closed primary, open primary, primary, primary election

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Direct primary\ (Political Science)
A primary by which direct nominations of candidates for
office are made.

 

 

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