électoral

Électoral is a French adjective that translates to "electoral" in English. It is used to describe anything related to elections or the process of voting. For instance, one might refer to a "système électoral" as an electoral system, which outlines the rules and procedures by which votes are cast and counted to determine the outcome of an election. Similarly, "droit électoral" pertains to electoral law, encompassing the legal framework governing elections, voter registration, candidate eligibility, and the conduct of electoral campaigns.

The term "électoral" can also be applied to various bodies or commissions involved in managing or overseeing elections. A "commission électorale" is an electoral commission, an independent body responsible for organizing and supervising elections to ensure fairness and transparency. This can include tasks such as defining electoral districts, managing voter lists, and certifying election results. In a broader sense, anything that pertains to the act of choosing representatives through a formal voting process falls under the purview of the electoral sphere. The concept is fundamental to democratic governance, where the legitimacy of political power often derives from the electoral mandate.