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runoff

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runoff in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
    overflow  runoff  overspill 
  2. a final election to resolve an earlier election that did not produce a winner
    runoff 
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runoff in English Wiktionary

 
  1. (noun) Dissolved chemicals, etc, included in such water.
  2. (noun) A second or further round of an indecisive election, after other candidates (often all but the last two) have been eliminated
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