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elect


Main Entry: 1elect
Pronunciation: \i-ˈlekt\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin electus, past participle of eligere to select, from e- + legere to choose — more at legend
Date: 15th century

1 : carefully selected : chosen
2 : chosen for salvation through divine mercy
3 a : chosen for office or position but not yet installed <the president-elect> b : chosen for marriage at some future time <the bride-elect>


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