elective

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Why did I take choir as my elective?

From Literature

All hospitals and “nearly all” medical offices would remain open, Applin-Jones said; some appointments may be shifted from in-person to virtual, while some elective surgeries and procedures may need to be rescheduled.

From Los Angeles Times

She thought they were getting on well but, after Martina said she was having an elective C-section, the woman stopped responding to her messages.

From BBC

As a result of declaring the critical incident, the trust will now rearrange some elective procedures to create capacity for the sickest patients.

From BBC

Many states also provide a surviving spouse with a minimum “elective” share — that is, the right to take a share of a deceased spouse’s property.

From MarketWatch