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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