Definitions for "Closed list"
A list of allowed or prohibited materials for organic production, which is complete or exhaustive and is not subject to interpretation.
A party list in which voters cannot alter a party's ordering of its list candidates. This is what is used in New Zealand. See also: open list.
A type of ballot found in list proportional representation in which votes are cast for a party and it's list of candidates. The order of the candidates on the list is fixed and it is determined by the party, usually in a convention, caucus or primary. Voters cannot express a preference for any particular candidate within that list.