die Abwahl
Translation
deselection, voting out, removal from office
Examples
Die Abwahl des Präsidenten war eine Überraschung.
The voting out of the president was a surprise.
Die Mitglieder stimmten für die Abwahl des Vorstands.
The members voted for the removal of the board.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb.)) the voting out of sb. The voting out of the mayor was demanded.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Amtsenthebung, die Entlassung; Antonyms: die Wahl, die Wiederwahl
Etymology
From 'ab-' (away, off) + 'Wahl' (election). Literally means 'election away' or voting someone out of a position.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ab-' as 'away'. Someone is voted ('Wahl') 'away' from their office.