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Definition of: appoint
(ə·point′) v.t.
1. To name or select, as a person for a position, a time and place for an act or meeting, etc.
2. To ordain, as by decree; command; prescribe: These laws are appointed by God.
3. To fit out; equip; furnish: used chiefly in the past participle: a well-appointed yacht.
4. Law To establish as a trustee or guardian. See synonyms under ALLOT, APPORTION, INSTITUTE, SET. [ <OF apointer arrange, settle <LL appunctare <L ad- to + punctum a point]
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