unelected
UK/ʌnɪ'lektɪd/US/ˌʌnɪˈlektɪd/
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Definitions
adj.
Holding power without having been chosen in an election
未经选举产生的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedun-not, reversal
+
electedout of, former
=unelected
un- (not) + elected (e- 'out' + lect 'choose'). Of an official who was not voted into power.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Critics warned against handing power to unelected officials.