adj.
Pronunciation: i- ' lek-t( ə -)r ə l, ˌ ē -lek- ' to ̇ r- ə l
Function: adjective
Date: 1675
1 : of or relating to an elector <the electoral vote>
2 : of or relating to election <an electoral system>
– elec · tor · al · ly \ -t( ə -)r ə -l ē , - ' to ̇ r- ə -l ē \ adverb