Elect \E*lect"\, a. [L. electus, p. p. of eligere to elect; e out + legere to choose. See Legend, and cf. Elite, Eclectic.]

1. Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more. ``Colors quaint elect.'' --Spenser.

2. (Theol.) Chosen as the object of mercy or divine favor; set apart to eternal life. ``The elect angels.'' --1 Tim. v. 21.

3. Chosen to an office, but not yet actually inducted into it; as, bishop elect; governor or mayor elect.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Elect \E*lect"\, n.

1. One chosen or set apart.

Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth. --Is. xlii. 1.

2. pl. (Theol.) Those who are chosen for salvation.

Shall not God avenge his won elect? --Luke xviii. 7.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Elect \E*lect"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Elected; p. pr. & vb. n. Electing.]

1. To pick out; to select; to choose.

The deputy elected by the Lord. --Shak.

2. To select or take for an office; to select by vote; as, to elect a representative, a president, or a governor.

3. (Theol.) To designate, choose, or select, as an object of mercy or favor.

Syn: To choose; prefer; select. See Choose.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)