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by-e·lec·tion

also bye-e·lec·tion (bī′ĭ-lĕk′shən)
n.
A special election held between general elections to fill a vacancy, as for a parliamentary seat.
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Noun 1. bye-election - a special election between regular elections
election - a vote to select the winner of a position or political office; "the results of the election will be announced tonight"
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