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1.
An ~ post or committee is one to which people are appointed as a result of winning an election. (FORMAL)
Buchanan has never held ~ office.
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2.
Elective surgery is surgery that you choose to have before it becomes essential. (FORMAL)
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3.
An ~ is a subject which a student can choose to study as part of his or her course. (AM; in BRIT, use option )
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