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Elective (Adjective)

Subject to popular election; "elective official".

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The president is an elective position, filled by public vote in a general election.
Elective monarchy is a system in which the monarch is elected by either a group of powerful nobles or other nobles from multiple families.
These elective members will join the existing core team to govern the university.
County administrators in many states are elective positions and are voted in by the constituents.
The government operates as a constitutional elective federal republic, divided into components.

Not compulsory; "elective surgery"; "an elective course of study".

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Students in their final year can choose from a range of elective subjects to supplement their core studies.
Elective courses allow learners to explore areas of personal interest that may not be part of their required curriculum.
Many colleges and universities offer elective classes that are taught by guest lecturers or industry experts.
As part of her medical degree, she completed an elective rotation in a rural hospital to gain diverse experience.
Undergraduate students are often encouraged to take elective credits outside their major to broaden their academic perspective.