tie

tie, n.

1. An equal number of votes for two candidates in an election. [Cases: Elections 238. C.J.S. Elections § 244.]

2. An equal number of votes cast for and against a particular measure by a legislative or deliberative body. • In the U.S. Senate, the Vice President has the deciding vote in the event of a tie. U.S. Const. art. I, §

3. See tie vote under VOTE(3).

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