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Definition of Returning officer
1. Noun. The official in each electorate who holds the election and returns the results. 
Geographical relationships: Canada, Australia, Commonwealth Of Australia, Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, New Zealand
Generic synonyms: Functionary, Official
Generic synonyms: Functionary, Official
Definition of Returning officer
1. Noun. A local official who oversees the running of an election in a given area. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com



