appt.

/AE1 P T/

noun

1
The act of appointing a person to hold an office or to have a position of trust
“His appointment was deemed suitable”
2
The state of being appointed to a service or office; an office to which one is appointed
“the appointment of treasurer”
3
Stipulation; agreement; the act of fixing by mutual agreement.
4
An arrangement between people to meet; an engagement.
“I'm leaving work early because I have a doctor's appointment.”
5
Decree; direction; established order or constitution.
“To submit to the divine appointments.”
6
The exercise of the power of designating (under a power of appointment) a person to enjoy an estate or other specific property; also, the instrument by which the designation is made.
7
The assignment of a person by an official to perform a duty, such as a presidential appointment of a judge to a court.
8
(now in the plural) Equipment, furniture.
9
A honorary part or exercise, as an oration, etc., at a public exhibition of a college.
“to have an appointment”
10
The allowance paid to a public officer.

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