appointee
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pɔɪnˈti, ˌæp
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| —n | |
| 1. | a person who is appointed |
| 2. | property law a person to whom property is granted under a power of appointment |
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Appointee
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Example sentences
So they ask a lot of questions about the life and values of a prospective appointee.
To lose a cabinet appointee may be regarded as a misfortune.
And it seems rather wet to accept a job as a political appointee and then complain about politics interfering with that job.
If you are interested in being considered to serve on a board or council, please fill out an appointee application.
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