Complete Definition of "rotten borough"

English

Noun
en-noun|sg=rotten borough

  1. archaic A borough that was represented in Parliament although it had very few voters.

Usage notes
This term refers to Great Britain before 1832.

Related terms
safe seat

ru:rotten borough

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