Self-elect
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Self-elect is a verb meaning To self-select; to choose for oneself, rather than having another choose for one.
Meaning
To self-select; to choose for oneself, rather than having another choose for one.
More Meanings
- (ambitransitive) To self-appoint; to volunteer; to take on a role one has chosen for oneself.
- Chosen by oneself; self-appointed.
- The self-appointed elite.
- A volunteer.
Example Sentences
In response, the CCPA began to “self-elect” bishops at the instigation of the government.
GATT Contracting Parties have self-elected their designation, most recently when the WTO was created.
The House of Keys, being self-elect, in these days of popular election by the people, is not a very popular institution.
Which of ye will venture upon me? —Will you, Mr. Constable self-elect? or you, sir, with a pimple on your nose, got at Oxford by hard drinking, your only badge of loyalty?
Word Forms
- self-elects
- self-electing
- self-elected
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include self-select, self-appoint, elect, choose, self-determine, forechoose.
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