appointed

appointed
/euh poyn"tid/, adj.
1. by, through, or as a result of an appointment (often in contrast with elected): an appointed official.
2. predetermined; arranged; set: They met at the appointed time in the appointed place.
3. provided with what is necessary; equipped; furnished: a beautifully appointed office.
[1525-35; APPOINT + -ED2]

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