Primary definition
A paper document that the voter can review before officially casting their ballot . Synonyms: VVPAT
Also known asVVPAT · voter-verified paper record · VVPR · paper audit trail · PAT · voter-verifiable paper trail
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A paper document that the voter can review before officially casting their ballot . Synonyms: VVPAT
NIST Election Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/voter-verifiable-paper-audit-trail
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NIST Election Glossary
NIST Election Glossary
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