"snap election : (politics) An election that the ruler or political party which is in power calls..."

“snap election : (politics) An election that the ruler or political party which is in power calls before the regularly scheduled election time.
Today is the International Day of Democracy, which is recognized by the United Nations to promote and uphold the principles of democracy.”

- https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/snap_election#English

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