Appointment is the process of selecting or designating someone for a position or role, usually by someone in authority.
Related terms
Monarchy: A form of governance where supreme power is held by a single person, usually a king or queen, who inherits their position through their family lineage.
Autocracy: A system of governance where supreme power is held by one individual, who may have gained it through force or self-appointment.
Oligarchy: A form of governance where power lies in the hands of a small group of individuals who hold all decision-making authority.