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Chosen or nominated as good or suitable
“As an elected Councillor, I must question the residents' ability to pay these increases.”
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles
About to come into office, or into a role or position
Done deliberately through one's own volition after thorough consideration
Relating to the government's legislative branch, typically conducted in a parliamentary system
To have appointed a person to a position
To have picked one option over another
“Students must elect a language course each fall.”
Past tense for to vote for someone into, or for, a given role or position
“In 1998, the party reformed its rules in order to allow party members to elect their leader.”
Past tense for to propose that someone be put into a role or position
“I would like to elect myself as Chair and Mr. Bonin as Vice Chairman.”
Past tense for to select or designate for a role or activity
Past tense for to reach a decision or recommendation
Past tense for to request or provide direction to
Past tense for to command the doing of by one's authority
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