Terms starting with “M”
272 election security terms starting with M, with direct links to full definitions and source-backed context.
Multi Level Cross Domain Solution
VerifiedA type of cross domain solution (CDS) that uses trusted labeling to store data at different classifications and allows users to access the data based upon their security domain and...
Multi Level Security (mls)
VerifiedConcept of processing information with different classifications and categories that simultaneously permits access by users with different security clearances and denies access to...
Multi Level Solution
VerifiedStore data in multiple security domains at varied security levels and allow users to access the data at an appropriate security level. Source: DoDI 8540.01
Multi Member District
A district from which more than one representative is elected to a legislature or elected body. See also Single-member district .
Multi Releasable
VerifiedA characteristic of an information domain where access control mechanisms enforce policy-based release of information to authorized users within the information domain.
Multi Seat Contest
Contest in which multiple candidates are elected to fill a specified number of seats .
Multicandidate Committee
VerifiedA political committee that has been registered with the FEC for at least 6 months, has more than 50 contributors and, with the exception of state party committees, has made contrib...
Multifactor Authentication
VerifiedAuthentication using two or more factors to achieve authentication. Factors include: (i) something you know (e.g. password/personal identification number (PIN)); (ii) something you...
Multilevel Device
VerifiedEquipment trusted to properly maintain and separate data of different security domains.
Multilevel Mode
VerifiedMode of operation wherein all the following statements are satisfied concerning the users who have direct or indirect access to the system, its peripherals, remote terminals, or re...
Multilevel Security (mls)
VerifiedConcept of processing information with different classifications and categories that simultaneously permits access by users with different security clearances and denies access to...
Multiple Mobile Ballot Box Bay
VerifiedAbbreviated M2B3.
Multiple Security Levels (msl)
VerifiedCapability of an information system that is trusted to contain, and maintain separation between, resources (particularly stored data) of different security domains.
Multiple Tier System
VerifiedAn electoral system in which two or more sets of representatives are elected to the same chamber by the entire electorate of a country. The multiple tiers may be electoral district...
Municipal
VerifiedRelating to a city, borough, village or town, except in the New England states, New York, and Wisconsin, where the name town signifies a subdivision of the county or state by area.
Municipal Ballot
VerifiedA ballot for candidates or measures related to a municipal governing body.
Municipal Board Of Elections
VerifiedIn North Carolina, a city body exercising the functions of a ELECTIONS. COUNTY BOARD OF
Municipal Bond Election
VerifiedAn election where a proposal to allow a municipal government to approve additional spending in which a debt and obligation are repaid with interest appears on the ballot for approv...
Municipal Clerk
VerifiedThe town clerk in or for a municipality. Conn. Stat. §9-1(a). Likewise in Wisconsin. The municipal clerk is these jurisdictions is responsible for REGISTRATION. VOTER
Municipal Election
VerifiedAn "election to be held in and for a single municipality only, at regular intervals." N.J.S. §19:1-1.
Municipal Elections
VerifiedA regular election of candidates and measures within a municipal governing body.
Municipal General Election
VerifiedThe "the election held in municipalities and special districts on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each odd-numbered year." Utah Code §20A-1-102(38).
Municipal Office
VerifiedAn "ELECTIVE for which only the electors of a single town, city, borough, or political OFFICE subdivision ...may vote, including the office of justice of the peace." Conn. Gen. Sta...
Municipal Primary Election
VerifiedAn "election held to nominate candidates for municipal office." Utah Code §20A-1-102(41).