an engagement to meet at a particular place and time for a particular purpose
the selection of somebody for a position or job
Wiktionary Definition for: Appointment
The act of appointing; designation of a person to hold an office or discharge a trust.
Ex:''He erred by the '''appointment''' of unsuitable men.''
The state of being appointed to a service or office; an office to which one is appointed; station; position.
Ex:''the '''appointment''' of treasurer''
Stipulation; agreement; the act of fixing by mutual agreement.
An arrangement for a meeting; an engagement.
Ex: ''They made an '''appointment''' to meet at six.''
Ex: ''I'm leaving work early because I have a doctor's '''appointment'''.''
Decree; direction; established order or constitutio.
Ex:''To submit to the divine '''appointments'''.''
Ex: According to the '''appointment''' of the priests. --Ezra vi. 9.
(Law) 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.
Equipment, furniture, as for a ship or an army; whatever is appointed for use and management; outfit; (pl.) the accouterments of military officers or soldiers, as belts, sashes, swords.
Ex: The cavaliers emulated their chief in the richness of their '''appointments'''. --Prescott.
Ex: I'll prove it in my shackles, with these hands Void of '''appointment''', that thou liest. --Beau. & Fl.
A honorary part or exercise, as an oration, etc., at a public exhibition of a college; as, to have an appointment. U.S.
LAS VEGAS -- PTS, Inc. (OTCBB:PTSN) today announced the appointment of Ms. Betty B. Wong as PTS, Inc. Senior V.P. of International Operations. The appointment is effective immediately.
Despite Senate Republican opposition, Bill Lann Lee may still become assistant attorney general in charge of civil rights, if only on a temporary basis.The Clinton administration is considering a recess appointment for Lee, which means he could serve for at least one year and possibly two depending on the timing...
DENVER -- Mincom, Australia's largest commercial software and services company, today announced the appointment of a new executive team, which will report to Richard Mathews, who was appointed CEO of Mincom in January 2005. Their appointment reflects the company's new focus on international growth.
GREENWICH, Conn. -- W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: BER) today announced the appointment of Steven W. Taylor. His principal duties will relate to the management of the Company's international operations, where he will serve as the senior vice president - international. The appointment is anticipated to be effective by January...
It's not always the case that the greatest talent rises to the top in the BBC. But it has this week with the appointment of Blair Jenkins as its new head of news and current affairs. He's the man who managed to make a success of Newsnight...
IVMD Inc, a novel medical device company (OTCBB: IVME), today announced the appointment of Geoffrey Beanland as an External Advisor to the Science Board.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Today, in an unprecedented move, President Bush announced that he would use a recess appointment to install his embattled nominee John Bolton as Ambassador to the United Nations -- over the objection of Senate Democrats and many Republicans. The appointment comes amid unanswered questions...
LONDON -- NTL Incorporated today announces the appointment of Gordon McCallum to its Board of Directors. The appointment of Mr. McCallum, who is currently Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Management Ltd., is effective immediately.
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PETER Davis's appointment to the Prudential job caused a serious headache in talks over the sale of Reckitt & Colman's food and drinks businesses. The businesses now look like going to Bass, the brewing and hotels group, for around pounds 300m. Mr Davis was heading...
WASHINGTON AFP — Leading US newspapers had a mixed reaction to John Bolton becoming US ambassador to the United Nations, with some agreeing that the Democrats had themselves to blame for his appointment when Congress was not in session. President George W. Bush "now faces crocodile shouts of outrage,"...
Reflections on William Hague's attempt to block the appointment of Greg Dyke to run the BBC The Express THE APPOINTMENT of a new director general should be the exclusive preserve of the governors. The appointment has nothing to do with him. If Tony Blair were to...
Colton, Miriam Forward 02-27-2004 President Bush's recess appointment last week of William Pryor to a federal judgeship is dividing Congress along partisan lines, but critics say that at least one Republican senator seems unwilling to take a firm stand on the ...
M2 PRESSWIRE-12 May 2005-ACCC: Appointment of CEO for the Australian Energy RegulatorC1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:12052005 The Chairmen of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Mr Graeme Samuel, and the Australian Energy Regulator, Mr Steve Edwell, today announced the appointment of...
