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Definition of Elects
1. elect [v] - See also: elect
Lexicographical Neighbors of Elects
Literary usage of Elects
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Chambers's Encyclopædia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People by Ephraim Chambers (1870)
"(1522—1523) as to the elects, on the ground that their main function was licensing
country physicians (the class recognised as Licentiates extra urban), ..."
2. Lawyers' Reports Annotated by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company (1902)
"In every case when he elects to remain silent with respect to any charge involving
unlawful acts which are criminal or subject him to a penalty or ..."
3. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1904)
"If, bow- ever, tbe defendant elects to take auch share under his contract, he
would pay the $300 to the plaintiff A. 8. ..."
4. The Standard Dictionary of Facts: History, Language, Literature, Biography edited by Henry Woldmar Ruoff (1909)
"Powers of the House o/ Representatives: — elects its Speaker (presiding officer)
... elects President of the United States if the regular election fails. ..."
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