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   Elect , a. [L. electus, p. p. of eligere to elect; e out + legere to choose. See Legend, and cf. Elite, Eclectic.]
   Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more. “Colors quaint elect.” 
   Spenser.
   
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   (Theol.) Chosen as the object of mercy or divine favor; set apart to eternal life. “The elect angels.” 
   1 Tim. v. 21.
   
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   Chosen to an office, but not yet actually inducted into it; as, bishop elect; governor or mayor elect.
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   Elect, n.
   One chosen or set apart.
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   Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth.
   Is. xlii. 1.
   
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   pl. (Theol.) Those who are chosen for salvation.
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   Shall not God avenge his won elect?
   Luke xviii. 7.
   
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   Elect, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Elected; p. pr. & vb. n. Electing.]
   To pick out; to select; to choose.
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   The deputy elected by the Lord.
   Shak.
   
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   To select or take for an office; to select by vote; as, to elect a representative, a president, or a governor.
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   (Theol.) To designate, choose, or select, as an object of mercy or favor.
   Syn. -- To choose; prefer; select. See Choose.
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