The independent use of their elective franchise.
Bancroft.
3. Dependent on choice; bestowed or passing by election; as, an elective study; an elective office.
Kings of Rome were at first elective; . . . for such are the conditions of an elective kingdom.
Dryden.
Elective affinity or attraction (Chem.), a tendency to unite with certain things; chemism.
E*lect"ive, n. In an American college, an optional study or course of study. [Colloq.]
E*lect"ive*ly, adv. In an elective manner; by choice.
E*lect"or (?), n. [L., fr. eligere: cf. F. électeur.] 1. One who elects, or has the right of choice; a person who is entitled to take part in an election, or to give his vote in favor of a candidate for office.