ELECTED Meaning and
Definition
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Elected is an adjective that refers to the act of choosing or selecting someone for a particular position or role through voting or a formal decision-making process. It describes the state or status of an individual who has been chosen by popular vote or an established method to hold a specific position of power, authority, or representation.
In political contexts, elected commonly refers to the selection of individuals through democratic processes, such as elections, where citizens cast their votes to determine their representatives at various levels of government. These elected officials may include presidents, prime ministers, mayors, council members, members of parliament, or executives of organizations or associations.
Being elected implies that an individual has successfully garnered the support and majority of votes from their constituency or relevant electorate, thereby gaining the right to assume the responsibilities and duties associated with the position they sought.
Elected individuals generally serve a specific term or tenure, as indicated by the relevant laws or regulations governing the electoral system. They are expected to fulfill their roles and responsibilities diligently, prioritizing the interests and welfare of the people who elected them.
Overall, the term "elected" encapsulates the process of democratic selection and the resulting status of an individual who has won the trust and support of their constituents or members.
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Etymology of ELECTED
The word "elected" originated from the Latin word "eligere" which means "to choose". This Latin term is a combination of "e-" (meaning "out") and "legere" (meaning "to choose/select"). Over time, the word evolved into "elect" in English, and "elected" became its past participle form, indicating an action of choosing or selecting someone for a particular position or office through a formal process such as voting.
Idioms with the word ELECTED
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couldn't get elected dogcatcher
The idiom "couldn't get elected dogcatcher" refers to someone who is deemed incapable or unpopular, emphasizing their inability to win even a low-level or unpopular position, such as the role of a dogcatcher. It is often used to express a lack of trust or confidence in someone's ability to succeed in any kind of election or hold any public office.
Similar spelling words for ELECTED
- elicited,
- Erected,
- electrum,
- electra,
- alerted,
- electric,
- elocution,
- elect,
- electrode,
- elective,
- elicit,
- elects,
- elevated,
- elucidate,
- elocute,
- selected,
- El Cid,
- elector,
- Evicted,
- reelected,
- electron,
- electorate,
- electrify,
- Ellegood,
- election,
- effected,
- electoral,
- Enacted,
- Ejected.
Conjugate verb Elected
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