electing

noun

One chosen or set apart.

(theology) In Calvinist theology, one foreordained to Heaven. In other Christian theologies, someone chosen by God for salvation.

verb

(transitive) To choose or make a decision (to do something).

(transitive) To choose (a candidate) in an election.

adjective

Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more.

(postpositive) Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.

Roots

legolect- · Latin · gather, choose

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