Definition of: a elect

(i·lekt′) v.t.
1. To choose for an office by vote.
2. To take by choice or selection.
3. Theol. To choose or set aside for eternal life.
—v.i.
4. To make a choice.
—adjective
1. Elected to office, but not yet in charge: used as the second element in compounds, as president-elect.
2. Theol. Chosen of God for salvation; of saintly or divine character.
3. Selected; chosen; picked out.
—noun
1. Theol. A person, or body of persons, chosen of God for salvation or for special service.
2. One who is favored or preferred. [<L electus, pp. of eligere <ex- out + legere choose]