elect
1. elect \i-'lekt\ aj [ME, fr. L electus choice, fr. pp. of eligere to select, fr. e-)X + legere to choose 1: carefully selected : CHOSEN 2: chosen for eternal life through divine mercy 3: chosen for office or position but not yet installed {president-ele ct} 2. elect n or elect pl : an elect person 3. elect vt 1: to select usu. by vote for an office, position, or membership 2: CHOOSE, SELECT : to make a selection : CHOOSE