elector

elector
A duly qualified voter; one who has a vote in the choice of any officer; a constituent. One who elects or has the right of choice, or who has the right to vote for any functionary, or for the adoption of any measure. In a narrower sense, one who has the general right to vote, and the right to vote for public officers. One authorized to exercise the elective franchise.
One of the persons chosen to comprise the "electoral college" (q.v.).
Also, the title of certain German princes who had a voice in the election of the Holy Roman Emperors. The office of elector in some instances became hereditary and was connected with territorial possessions. Sometimes, one who exercises the right of election in equity.
Registered qualified elector. One possessing the constitutional qualifications, and registered under the registration statute

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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  • elector — elec·tor n 1: a person who is qualified to vote 2: a member of the electoral college in the U.S. Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. elector …   Law dictionary

  • elector — mid 15c., from L. elector chooser, selecter, agent noun from pp. stem of eligere (see ELECTION (Cf. election)) …   Etymology dictionary

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  • elector — elector, ra (Del lat. elector, ōris). 1. adj. Que elige o tiene potestad o derecho de elegir. U. t. c. s.) 2. m. Cada uno de los príncipes de Alemania a quienes correspondía la elección y nombramiento de emperador …   Diccionario de la lengua española

  • elector — [ē lek′tər, ilek′tər] n. [ME electour < L elector] 1. a person who elects; specif., a qualified voter 2. a member of the electoral college 3. [transl. of Ger Kurfürst, lit., choosing prince] [usually E ] any of the German princes of the Holy… …   English World dictionary

  • Elector — E*lect or, a. [Cf. F. [ e]lectoral.] Pertaining to an election or to electors. [1913 Webster] In favor of the electoral and other princes. Burke. [1913 Webster] {Electoral college}, the body of princes formerly entitled to elect the Emperor of… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Elector — E*lect or, n. [L., fr. eligere: cf. F. [ e]lecteur.] 1. One who elects, or has the right of choice; a person who is entitled to take part in an election, or to give his vote in favor of a candidate for office. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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