unelected

adjective

un·elect·ed ˌən-i-ˈlek-təd

: not chosen by vote : not elected

unelected government officials

unelected judges

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The need for this legislation has increased as numerous unelected bureaucrats and global standard-setting bodies attempt to influence U.S. institutions to infringe on the constitutional rights of the American people. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 The idea that France or the United Kingdom would allow another state—let alone some unelected bureaucrat in the European Union—to dictate their nuclear postures is fanciful. —

Sumantra Maitra, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024 Vought said that independent agencies and unelected bureaucrats and experts wield far too much power while the traditional legislative process is a sham. —

Molly Redden, ProPublica, 28 Oct. 2024 Even unelected officials are moved by media trends. —

Gregory Francis, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unelected