appointee

[ uh-poin-tee, ap-oin-tee ]

noun

1. a person who is appointed.
2. a beneficiary under a legal appointment.

appointee

/ əpɔɪnˈtiː; ˌæp- /

noun

1. a person who is appointed
2. property law a person to whom property is granted under a power of appointment

Word History and Origins

Origin of appointee¹

1720–30; appoint + -ee, as translation of French appointé

Example Sentences

When she resigned in 2019, she did so on good terms with Trump — unlike many appointees — and later became the chair of the America First Policy Institute, a Trump-connected policy think tank.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump appointees changed part of the analysis so the chemical might look less hazardous.

From Science Magazine

If Republicans bow to his demand to recess the Senate so that he can install appointees without confirmation, it would rewrite the balance of power established by the founders more than two centuries ago.

From Salon

The governor was not directly involved, though his appointees permeated the state’s education leadership structure.

From New York Times

He could simply order that his appointees be granted the appropriate clearances.

From Salon

Related Words

• delegate
• representative