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Definition

To call a federal or provincial election.

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Origins

Compression of draw up the writ. "Writ" means a writ of election issued by the Governor that initiates a parliamentary election.

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In Context

  • "Mr. Chrétien visited Governor-General Adrienne Clarkson and asked her to drop the writ, meaning that for the next 36 days, Canada will be hit with election fever."
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