elective
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5.2
- adjective
- /ɪˈlɛktɪv/
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electivo
- So, you know, one of the campaigns these days is to get more scientists and engineers going into not just appointed politics, but elective politics.
- elective office
- elective government
Now, the, the the Holy Roman Empire was in certain respects an elective monarchy.
- Now, the, the the Holy Roman Empire was in certain respects an elective monarchy.
- The Spanish Republic had a had an elective government.
- No, it's elective office is not for the faint of heart, but, but it is incredibly rewarding and a privilege.
Examples
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At the heart of these allegations lies a political dispute between the two elective branches.
Academic text (1990) -
Are Black people also underrepresented in elective office at the state and local levels?
Academic text (1998) -
Small D The number of elective offices increased.
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The Spanish Republic had a had an elective government.
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I am all about serving the country, but I think the path for me to do so is not through elective office.
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The only major party presidential candidate with no prior elective experience during our modern era.
Blog text (25) -
That voter petition for elective office.
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Obviously she was running for elective office, but I couldn't imagine which one.
Fiction book (2001) -
State legislators have already demonstrated that service in elective public office is appealing to them, so this is not surprising.
Academic text (2014) -
In our democracy, the people elect representatives to hold elective positions in the government.
Synonyms
Voters choose the person for the office rather than a leader
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Etymology
The word elective comes from the Latin root eligere meaning 'to choose' and is related to the English word elect, which means 'chosen'. So an elective office is one that people choose by vote, not one that is appointed.