'Electing' definitions:

Definition of 'Electing'

From: GCIDE
  • Elect \E*lect"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Elected; p. pr. & vb. n. Electing.]
  • 1. To pick out; to select; to choose. [1913 Webster]
  • The deputy elected by the Lord. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To select or take for an office; to select by vote; as, to elect a representative, a president, or a governor. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Theol.) To designate, choose, or select, as an object of mercy or favor.
  • Syn: To choose; prefer; select. See Choose. [1913 Webster]