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보궐선거 후보

bo-gweol-seon-geo ho-bo
by-election candidate

보궐선거 후보로 출마했다.

He ran as a by-election candidate.


Law
formal

A candidate running in a by-election to fill a vacant seat in a legislative body or public office.

보궐선거 후보는 선거법에 따라 등록해야 한다.

A by-election candidate must register according to election law.

By-elections are held to fill vacancies caused by death, resignation, or removal of an elected official.

Collocations

보궐선거 후보 등록by-election candidate registration보궐선거 후보자by-election candidate

Synonyms

보궐선거 출마자보궐선거 후보자

Related Phrases

보궐선거phrase
by-election
선거 후보phrase
election candidate

Pro Tip

Formal Context

This phrase is used in formal political and legal discussions.

Gold Rule

Legal Context

The term is often used in legal and political contexts.

Word Origin

Composed of '보궐선거' (by-election) and '후보' (candidate).

Usage Notes

Used in formal political and legal contexts to describe individuals running in by-elections.

Word Breakdown

보궐선거
by-election
noun
+
후보
candidate
noun
한영사전
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