1. People appointed to positions of authority or office based on political affiliation or favor rather than competitive selection or merit
The new administration replaced many career civil servants with political appointees.
A nova administração substituiu muitos servidores públicos de carreira por indicados políticos.
2. Officials who owe their positions to political patronage or connections
Political appointees often face criticism for lacking relevant experience.
Os indicados políticos frequentemente enfrentam críticas por falta de experiência relevante.