Elective
/ɪˈlɛktɪv/
Definitions
- (adj.) Chosen by preference or option rather than by obligation, often referring to rights or actions optional by law or contract.
The defendant has an elective right to waive the arbitration clause.
- (n.) An option or choice available within a legal context, such as an elective procedure or elective office.
Holding an elective office requires compliance with election laws.
Forms
- elective
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Commentary
The term 'elective' often applies to rights or actions legally optional rather than mandatory; careful drafting should clarify whether a right is elective or obligatory.
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