The Open Dictionary

deselect

verb

UK/ˌdiː.səˈlekt/
US/ˌdiː.səˈlekt/

Definitions of deselect verb

  1. TransitiveUsually passivepolitics

    To remove a person as a candidate, typically by a local political party, preventing them from representing the party in the next election.

    • The current Member of Parliament was deselected due to declining voter support.

    • The party decided to deselect its controversial candidate to improve its chances in the election.

    • After multiple scandals, the local party deselected the candidate.