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| 1. | [ adjective ] not compulsory | |
| Examples: | "elective surgery" "an elective course of study" |
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| Related terms: | optional | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (politics) subject to popular election | |
| Synonyms: | elected | |
| Examples: | "elective official" |
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| Related terms: | appointive nonappointive electoral | |
| Similar spelling: |
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