Sanction Measures taken by an institution in response to noncompliant or unacceptable behaviour. Specialized electoral court A court that specializes in electoral matters. The authority of this court varies depending on the EDR system in the country in question. Tabulation The process of compiling the results from the counting of the votes cast in an electoral process. Also known as the amalgamation of results. Trial In law, judicial examination or hearing of the facts and reaching a judgement in a civil or criminal case. Voter registration The process of establishing the eligibility of individuals to cast a ballot in an electoral process or direct democracy instrument and inscribing eligible individuals on a register. As one of the more costly, time-consuming and complex aspects of the electoral process, it often accounts for a considerable portion of the budget, staff time and resources of an election authority. 64