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• show of hands — Voting at a meeting of shareholders is governed by the Articles of Association. The first vote is usually taken on a show of hands where each shareholder is entitled to one vote. A poll can then be demanded and votes are counted on the basis that …   Law dictionary

• Show of hands — Show Show, n. [Formerly written also shew.] 1. The act of showing, or bringing to view; exposure to sight; exhibition. [1913 Webster] 2. That which os shown, or brought to view; that which is arranged to be seen; a spectacle; an exhibition; as, a …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• show of hands — n [singular] a vote taken by counting the raised hands of the people at a meeting ▪ The dispute was settled with a show of hands …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• show of hands — ► show of hands a vote by the raising of hands. Main Entry: ↑show …   English terms dictionary

• show of hands — noun singular an occasion when people in a room vote by putting their hands up …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• show of hands — a display of raised hands expressing the vote of a group voted overwhelmingly by a show of hands to have a picnic * * * an indication of approval, disapproval, volunteering, etc., on the part of a group of persons, usually made by each assenting… …   Useful english dictionary

• show of hands — {n. phr.} An open vote during a meeting when those who vote yes and those who vote no hold up their hands to be counted. * /The chairman said, I d like to see a show of hands if we re ready for the vote. / …   Dictionary of American idioms

• show of hands — {n. phr.} An open vote during a meeting when those who vote yes and those who vote no hold up their hands to be counted. * /The chairman said, I d like to see a show of hands if we re ready for the vote. / …   Dictionary of American idioms

• show of hands — Voting method whereby votes are cast by raising your hand at the general meeting. Every holder present at the meeting has one vote, irrespective of the number of securities they hold. Euroclear Clearing and Settlement glossary * * * show of hands …   Financial and business terms

• show of hands — /ˌʃəυ əv hændz/ noun a vote where people show how they vote by raising their hands ● The motion was carried on a show of hands. COMMENT: If it is difficult to decide which side has won in a show of hands, a ballot may be taken …   Dictionary of banking and finance

• Show of hands — This article is about the voting method. For the English folk duo, see Show of Hands. A show of hands is a common voting method used in committees and other informal or small gatherings for voting. It is more precise than a voice vote but does… …   Wikipedia