free and equal
free and equal, adj. (Of an election) conducted so that the electorate has a reasonable opportunity to vote, with each vote given the same effect. [Cases: Elections 1. C.J.S. Elections §§ 1(1, 10), 2.]
FREE AND EQUAL
free and equal
free and equal 〈美〉自由且平等的 指选民有合理的机会和方式行使其选举权以表达其自由意志而不受到某种限制，并且每一选民与其他选民享有同样的权利，其选票具有同等的效力。