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Definition of Outvoted
1. outvote [v] - See also: outvote
Lexicographical Neighbors of Outvoted
Literary usage of Outvoted
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Annual Register, Or, A View of the History and Politics of the Year (1852)
"... and rejected after a debate by 5 voles only—On a second attempt with the same
view, Mr. T. Baring is outvoted by 199 to 122. MALT TAX. ..."
2. History of Civilization in England by Henry Thomas Buckle (1913)
"On every subject, however important to their own country, they were easily
outvoted ; their manners, their gesticulations, and particularly their comical ..."
3. Twenty Years in Parliament by William Torrens McCullagh Torrens (1893)
"... on the ground that, having been himself outvoted on a question of procedure,
he could not be expected to undertake to guide the majority as Leader. ..."
4. The Naval History of Great Britain, from the Year MDCCLXXXIII to MDCCCXXII. by Edward Pelham Brenton (1823)
"... France—Debates in parliament on the treaty of Paris—Lord Keppel's resignation—
Navies of belligerents—Ministry outvoted—Change in the cabinet —Conduct ..."
5. A Geographical and Statistical Account of the Cisalpine Republic, and by W. Oppenheim (1798)
"... held AD 359 at Rimini, When they were outvoted by the partizans of Arius.
A few miles from hence, toward Rimini, ..."
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