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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
appointed representativesunelected officialsdesignated representativesappointed officialsbureaucratic representatives
Antonyms / Antônimos
elected representativeselected officialsdemocratically chosen representatives

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
representantes não-eleitos
Most common formal usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
representantes indicados
Alternative phrasing emphasizing appointment rather than lack of election
Rio de Janeiro
representantes nomeados
Common variant emphasizing the nomination process
Portugal
representantes não-eleitos
Same formal term used in European Portuguese

Related Words

appointedbureaucracyrepresentationgovernancenominationdesignationdelegation

Related Idioms & Phrases

appointed by decree
chosen without a vote
backdoor representation
top-down appointment
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