appointee

noun

Definition of appointeenext
as in nominee
one who has been chosen by some authority for a specific position or duty the announcement of the presidential appointees to the cabinet

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“Appointee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointee. Accessed 5 Feb. 2023.

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