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elective

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elective
1. of or based on selection by vote
2. selected by vote
3. having the power to elect
4. open to choice; optional
5. an optional course or hospital placement undertaken by a medical student


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; which is nothing more than an elective tyranny; and its difference from that which is to be found amongst the barbarians consists not in its' not being according to law, but only in its not being according to the ancient customs of the country.
A Treatise on Government by Aristotle View in context
Thinking it might possibly be in the enjoyment of the elective franchise, he gave it a cordial and earnest grasp.
Fantastic-Fables by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
A well-constituted court for the trial of impeachments is an object not more to be desired than difficult to be obtained in a government wholly elective.
Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context
 
 
 
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