non-elected representatives
[/nɑːn ɪˈlɛktɪd ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪvz/]
nounpl: non-elected representatives
representantes não-eleitos
1. Individuals who hold positions of authority or responsibility in government, organizations, or institutions without having been directly elected by the public or membership
The board appointed several non-elected representatives to oversee the committee's operations.
O conselho nomeou vários representantes não-eleitos para supervisionar as operações do comitê.
2. Officials appointed or designated by other means than democratic election to represent interests or constituencies
Non-elected representatives in the Senate include appointed judges and bureaucratic officials.
Os representantes não-eleitos no Senado incluem juízes nomeados e funcionários burocráticos.
In Brazil, discussions of non-elected representatives often relate to appointed positions in government bodies, corporate boards, and institutional leadership. This term frequently appears in political discourse about democratic participation and transparency. In the USA, it typically refers to appointed federal judges, agency officials, and unelected administrative personnel who wield significant governmental power despite not being directly chosen by voters, reflecting ongoing debates about democratic legitimacy.
NYC Slang
appointees; the suits picked by higher-ups
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