appointee

American  

[uh-poin-tee, ap-oin-tee] / ə pɔɪnˈti, ˌæp ɔɪnˈti /

noun

1. a person who is appointed.

2. a beneficiary under a legal appointment.

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appointee British  

/ əpɔɪnˈtiː, ˌæp- /

noun

1. a person who is appointed

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

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Etymology

Origin of appointee

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

Example Sentences

One of the cases that ultimately went up to the Supreme Court was decided by a three-judge panel that Eaton, an appointee of former President Bill Clinton, wasn’t on.

From The Wall Street Journal

In one decision, Judge Richard Leon, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, said blocking the sanctions was necessary to preserve an “independent bar willing to tackle unpopular cases, however daunting.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He added that political appointees at the CDC “are qualified for their roles” and said complaints about internal dynamics “reflect a small number of employees and do not represent the broader workforce.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The vice president is one of the few people who can bring together top appointees across government.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bass’ office last week said her appointees on the executive committee include entertainment attorney Matt Johnson, real estate developer Jaime Lee and union leader Yvonne Wheeler.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• delegate
• representative