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(used after a noun) chosen but not yet in office

select as representative; choose

accept admit appoint conclude designate determine name nominate pick receive resolve take vote vote for ballot cull judge mark prefer settle tap decide upon go down the line opt for optate pick out settle on single out
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1) (a country with a) government in which adult citizens freely elect their political representatives to manage public affairs (democracy)

2) having the power to elect (elective)

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