Related topics: Computers, Voting
de·sel·ect /ˌdiːsəˈlekt/ verb [transitiveT] 1. TDto remove something from a list of choices on a computer 〔在计算机上〕撤销选定
2. British EnglishBrEPPV if members of a political party deselect an existing Member of Parliament, they refuse to choose him or her as a candidate at the next election 否决〔现任议员〕参加下一次竞选的资格
—deselection /-ˈlekʃən/ noun [uncountableU]