missouri plan

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Definition of missouri plan in English English dictionary

Method of selecting judges that originated in the state of Missouri and was later adopted elsewhere. Designed to overcome the weaknesses of the elective system, the plan permits the governor to select a judge from a list of nominees recommended by a special commission, but requires that the judge be approved in a public referendum after serving a period of time

Hyphenation

Mis·sour·i plan

Turkish pronunciation

mızûri plän

Pronunciation

/məˈzo͝orē ˈplan/ /məˈzʊriː ˈplæn/