appointee

[uh-poin-tee, ap-oin-tee]

noun

1. a person who is appointed.

2. a beneficiary under a legal appointment.

appointee

/ əpɔɪnˈtiː, ˌæp- /

noun

1. a person who is appointed

2. property law a person to whom property is granted under a power of appointment

Word History and Origins

Origin of appointee¹

1720–30; appoint + -ee, as translation of French appointé

Example Sentences

Political influence has long played a role with federal prosecutors who are political appointees, Hasnas said, but under “the current situation it’s magnified greatly.”

From Los Angeles Times

And he is now seeking to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a Biden appointee, based on the allegation she may have committed mortgage fraud when she took out two home loans in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times

The new case could determine if he is free to remake the Federal Reserve Board by removing a Democratic appointee who he says may have broken the law.

From Los Angeles Times

His appointees for replacements are raising concerns about vaccine policy and recommendations moving forward.

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In July 2024, Utah’s five Supreme Court justices — all Republican appointees — found that the Legislature’s repeal and replacement of Proposition 4 was unconstitutional.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• delegate 
• representative