Русско-англо-русский юридический словарь

The decision to re-privatise the line before the General Election has intensified debate over the future of railways, with Ed Miliband declaring that a Labour-led Government would allow a British state-owned company to compete against private operators for lucrative contracts. (The Telegraph)

general election: a regular election that involves voters and candidates throughout an entire country (merriam-webster.com)

Meanwhile, the main opposition and its allies have announced a 40-hour nation-wide strike from 6 July in protest against the government's decision to abolish the caretaker system of administration, which oversees general elections. (BBC News)

The law passed nearly seven years ago gives bonus seats in parliament to parties which win a relative majority in general elections. (BBC News)