un‧e‧lect‧ed /ˌʌnɪˈlektəd◂, ˌʌnɪˈlektɪd◂/ adjective
[Word Family: noun: election, re-election, elector, electorate, electioneering; adjective: elected ≠ unelected, electoral, elect; verb: elect, re-elect; adverb: electorally]
someone who is unelected has a position of power although they were not elected – often used to show disapproval

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