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Yes, elect is playable

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"Elect" Definition

noun

An exclusive group of people. Used with the: one of the elect who have power inside the government.
One selected by divine will for salvation.
One that is chosen or selected.
One chosen or set apart (as by divine favor).
A select or exclusive group of people.

adjective

Chosen deliberately; singled out.
Chosen for marriage. Often used in combination: the bride-elect.
Elected but not yet installed. Often used in combination: the governor-elect.
Selected by divine will for salvation.
Carefully selected .

verb-transitive

To decide, especially by preference: elected to take the summer off.
To pick out; select: elect an art course.
To select by divine will for salvation. Used of God.
To select by vote for an office or for membership.

verb-intransitive

To make a choice or selection.

verb

To select by vote for an office, position, or membership .
To make a selection of .
To choose (as a course of action) especially by preference .
To make a selection.

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