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1. The right of appointing a prior provincial devolves upon the Master of the Order:
   1. when the electors on the day designated for the election neither elect nor postulate but hold seven inconclusive ballots; 
   2. when, for any reason whatsoever, a province has been without a legitimate prior provincial for six months.
2. After the third time an election is confirmed but not accepted, the Master of the Order may appoint a prior provincial, and after a fourth time he must.