Primary definition
The act of witnessing and assessing, but not intervening in, the proceedings of an election. On-site Internet
Also known asmonitor · witness · oversee · scrutinize · inspect · watch · audit
— Independent Panel on Internet Voting ReportView source
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The act of witnessing and assessing, but not intervening in, the proceedings of an election. On-site Internet
Independent Panel on Internet Voting Report · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Observe. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 3, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/observe
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