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Pronunciation : E*lect"
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. electus, p. p. of eligere to elect; e out + legere to choose. See Legend, and cf. Elite, Eclectic.]
Definition : 1. Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more. "Colors quaint elect." Spenser.

2. (Theol.)

Defn: Chosen as the object of mercy or divine favor; set apart to eternal life. "The elect angels." 1 Tim. v. 21.

3. Chosen to an office, but not yet actually inducted into it; as, bishop elect; governor or mayor elect.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : E*lect"
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. One chosen or set apart. Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth. Is. xlii. 1.

2. pl. (Theol.)

Defn: Those who are chosen for salvation. Shall not God avenge his won elect Luke xviii. 7.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : E*lect"
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 1. To pick out; to select; to choose. The deputy elected by the Lord. Shak.

2. To select or take for an office; to select by vote; as, to elect a representative, a president, or a governor.

3. (Theol.)

Defn: To designate, choose, or select, as an object of mercy or favor.

Syn. -- To choose; prefer; select. See Choose.

t. [imp. & p. p. Elected; p. pr. & vb. n. Electing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913