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Terms starting with “M

272 election security terms starting with M, with direct links to full definitions and source-backed context.

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Multi Level Cross Domain Solution

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A 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...

Cybersecurity1 source

Multi Level Security (mls)

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Concept of processing information with different classifications and categories that simultaneously permits access by users with different security clearances and denies access to...

Cybersecurity1 source

Multi Level Solution

Verified

Store 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

Cybersecurity1 source

Multi Member District

A district from which more than one representative is elected to a legislature or elected body. See also Single-member district .

Governance2 sources

Multi Releasable

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A characteristic of an information domain where access control mechanisms enforce policy-based release of information to authorized users within the information domain.

Access Control2 sources

Multi Seat Contest

Contest in which multiple candidates are elected to fill a specified number of seats .

Voting3 sources

Multicandidate Committee

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A 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...

Legal & Policy1 source

Multifactor Authentication

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Authentication using two or more factors to achieve authentication. Factors include: (i) something you know (e.g. password/personal identification number (PIN)); (ii) something you...

Access Control2 sources

Multilevel Device

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Equipment trusted to properly maintain and separate data of different security domains.

Hardware2 sources

Multilevel Mode

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Mode 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...

Cybersecurity1 source

Multilevel Security (mls)

Verified

Concept of processing information with different classifications and categories that simultaneously permits access by users with different security clearances and denies access to...

Cybersecurity1 source

Multiple Mobile Ballot Box Bay

Verified

Abbreviated M2B3.

Voting Systems1 source

Multiple Security Levels (msl)

Verified

Capability of an information system that is trusted to contain, and maintain separation between, resources (particularly stored data) of different security domains.

Access Control2 sources

Multiple Tier System

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An 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...

Election Administration1 source

Municipal

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Relating 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.

Election Administration1 source

Municipal Ballot

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A ballot for candidates or measures related to a municipal governing body.

Election Administration1 source

Municipal Board Of Elections

Verified

In North Carolina, a city body exercising the functions of a ELECTIONS. COUNTY BOARD OF

Voting Systems1 source

Municipal Bond Election

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An 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...

Election Administration1 source

Municipal Clerk

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The 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

Voting Systems1 source

Municipal Election

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An "election to be held in and for a single municipality only, at regular intervals." N.J.S. §19:1-1.

Voting Systems1 source

Municipal Elections

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A regular election of candidates and measures within a municipal governing body.

Election Administration1 source

Municipal General Election

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The "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).

Voting Systems1 source

Municipal Office

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An "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...

Voting Systems1 source

Municipal Primary Election

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An "election held to nominate candidates for municipal office." Utah Code §20A-1-102(41).

Voting Systems1 source
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