ROTTEN BOROUGH
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Rotten Borough.
Rotten Borough - as a noun
An english parliamentary constituency with few electors
Example Sentences
"In the 18th century, many corrupt politicians were elected through rotten boroughs."
"The reform act was passed in order to eliminate rotten boroughs from the electoral system."
"Before the reform, some Members of Parliament represented tiny populations in rotten boroughs."
"The system of rotten boroughs allowed for political manipulation."
"The existence of rotten boroughs undermined the fairness and integrity of elections."
