lame duck

lame duck. An elected official serving out a term after a successor has been elected. [Cases: Officers and Public Employees 50. C.J.S. Officers and Public Employees §§ 86–90, 92–94.]

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资深译员Connie，国际知名法学院金融专业，擅长翻译各类与证券监管执法相关的法律文件。