nonelective

Thân thiện

The mayor holds a nonelective office in the city.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not chosen or filled by a vote; appointed: Describes a position, office, or role that is filled through appointment or assignment rather than through an election process.

Usage

• The adjective "nonelective" is used to formally describe positions, especially in government, academia, or organizations, that are not subject to popular vote. It emphasizes the method of selection (appointment) as opposed to election.
• It typically precedes the noun it modifies (e.g., a nonelective position).

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The board has both elective and nonelective seats.
  • She holds a nonelective public office, having been appointed by the governor.
  • Judges in some countries hold nonelective posts.

Advanced Usage

• "Nonelective surgery": In a medical context, this is a common compound term meaning surgery that is required and not optional; it is medically necessary. (Note: This is listed here as it is a common compound, but the core adjective "nonelective" still carries the sense of "not chosen by vote/choice").
  • The patient underwent nonelective surgery to remove the tumor.

Variants and Related Words

• Appointive (adj): Relating to or filled by appointment. Often used interchangeably with "nonelective" in the context of offices.
  • The appointive powers of the president are defined in the constitution.
• Unelected (adj): Not elected. Similar to "nonelective" but can carry a more critical connotation regarding legitimacy.
  • The unelected officials wielded significant power.

Synonyms

• Appointive: Filled by appointment.
• By appointment: Designated through appointment.

Antonyms

• Elective: Chosen by or derived from election.
• Elected: Chosen by vote.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. filled by appointment rather than by election
   • a nonelective office

Từ đồng nghĩa

• non-elective
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