- elected
- Chosen. In the most ordinary significance, chosen by vote, usually by popular vote, but applicable also to a choice by a restricted vote. Clarke v Irwin, 5 Nev 111, 121.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
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elected — The word elected, in its ordinary signification, carries with it the idea of a vote, generally popular, sometimes more restricted, and cannot be held the synonym of any other mode of filling a position … Black's law dictionary
elected — The word elected, in its ordinary signification, carries with it the idea of a vote, generally popular, sometimes more restricted, and cannot be held the synonym of any other mode of filling a position … Black's law dictionary
