adjective
1Of a condition, state, attitude, etc.: chosen by or for oneself.
2Elected or appointed to an office or position by oneself; (of a body) elected by its own members. Also: designating an office or position to which a person has appointed himself or herself (rare).
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Hodges. From self- + elected.
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