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Webster 1913 Edition


Appointee

Ap-point-ee′

,
Noun.
[F.
appointé
, p. p. of
appointer
. See
Appoint
,
Verb.
T.
]
1.
A person appointed.
The commission authorizes them to make appointments, and pay the
appointees
.
Circular of Mass. Representatives (1768).
2.
(law)
A person in whose favor a power of appointment is executed.
Kent. Wharton.

Webster 1828 Edition


Appointee

APPOINTEE'

,
Noun.
1.
A person appointed. 'The commission authorizes them to make appointments, and pay the appointee.'
2.
A foot soldier in the French army, who, for long service and bravery, received more pay than other privates.

Definition 2024


appointee

appointee

See also: appointée

English

Noun

appointee (plural appointees)

  1. a person who is appointed
    The ambassador is a political appointee, not a career diplomat.

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