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adjective
1.
chosen by vote, as for an office (contrasted with appointed): an elected official.
noun
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elect (def. 10).
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Elected
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verb (used with object)
1.
to choose or select by vote, as for an office: to elect a mayor.
2.
to determine in favor of (a method, course of action, etc.).
3.
to pick out; choose: First-year students may elect French, Spanish, or German.
4.
Theology. (of God) to select for divine mercy or favor, especially for salvation.
verb (used without object)
5.
to choose or select someone or something, as by voting.
adjective
6.
selected, as for an office, but not yet inducted (usually used in combination following a noun): the governor-elect.
7.
select or choice: an elect circle of artists.
8.
Theology. chosen by God, especially for eternal life.
noun the elect,
9.
a person or the persons chosen or worthy to be chosen.
10.
Theology. a person or persons chosen by God, especially for favor or salvation.
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Word Origin & History
elect
late 15c., from L. electus, pp. of eligere (see election). Related: Elected; electing.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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