elected
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Chosen by vote: Describes a person or position that has been selected through a formal voting process, typically in a political or organizational context.
- Holding office through election: Refers to the status of holding a position because one has won an election.
Usage
The word elected is primarily used as an adjective to describe officials or representatives who gain their position through an electoral process. It emphasizes that the authority or mandate comes from the choice of the voters.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The newly elected mayor gave a speech to the city.
- All elected members of the committee must declare their interests.
- She is the first elected president from the southern region.
Advanced Usage
"duly elected": Properly and officially chosen by vote, often used in formal or legal contexts to affirm legitimacy.
- The duly elected government was sworn in this morning.
"elected by acclamation": Chosen without a formal ballot because no other candidate was nominated or because of overwhelming support.
- As the sole nominee, she was elected by acclamation.
Variants and Related Words
Elect (verb): To choose someone for a position by voting.
- The board will elect a new chairperson next week.
Election (noun): The formal process of choosing a person for a position by voting.
- The general election is held every four years.
Elective (adjective): Related to or based on election; also, a course or position that one chooses to take.
- The presidency is an elective office. (Related to election)
- I'm taking an elective in art history. (A chosen course)
Synonyms
- Chosen: Selected from a number of possibilities.
- Voted in: Selected by vote (informal).
Antonyms
- Appointed: Chosen for a position by someone in authority, not by vote.
- Hereditary: Passed down through family succession, not by election.
Adjective
- subject to popular election
- elective official