secret ballot
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The decision on whether to relieve Khan of his duties is now subject to a secret ballot by the 125 countries party to the International Criminal Court during a closed-door session.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
The world's top wildlife trade body rejected new protections for eels on Thursday in a secret ballot at talks in Uzbekistan.
From Barron's ● Nov. 27, 2025
Previously, only the parliamentary party could vote by secret ballot in selecting a candidate and ordinary members did not have a say.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2025
The conclave is a gathering of 120 cardinals who hold a secret ballot in the Sistine Chapel to elect the next pope.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2025
There they will choose a leader for themselves by secret ballot in a free election.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
