E*lect"ive (?), a. [Cf. F. électif.] 1. Exerting the power of choice; selecting; as, an elective act.

2. Pertaining to, or consisting in, choice, or right of choosing; electoral.

The independent use of their elective franchise.

3. Dependent on choice; bestowed or passing by election; as, an elective study; an elective office.

Kings of Rome were at first elective; . . . for such are the conditions of an elective kingdom.

E*lect"ive, n. In an American college, an optional study or course of study. [Colloq.]

• Optional or open to choice
       Example: He decided to forgo elective surgery.