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nonappointive

/ˌnɒn.əˈpɔɪn.tɪv/

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adjective

formalcommonobsolete/ˌnɒn.əˈpɔɪn.tɪv/

An obsolete adjective meaning not subject to appointment or not filled by appointment, typically referring to a position or office.

  • 🇷🇺Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее не подлежащий назначению или не заполняемый по назначению, обычно относящееся к должности или посту.
  1. Filled by election C1 formal

    Describes a position or office that is filled through a popular vote rather than by being appointed.

    • The mayor is a nonappointive role, chosen directly by the citizens.
    • Many judges are nonappointive, as they are elected by the public.
    • The board members are nonappointive, ensuring democratic representation.

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    Synonyms: electedelective

  • more nonappointive comparative form
  • most nonappointive superlative form