/ɪˈlɛktɪv/ – adj
Definition: 1. được bầu, được tuyển chọn;
2. có quyền bầu cử;
3. thuộc tuyển cử;
4. tự chọn, không bắt buộc (môn học).
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, an elective refers to a course, position, office, or procedure that is optional or chosen by preference rather than being required or mandatory.
Example: The student chose to take an elective course in environmental law to fulfill the elective requirement for their law degree.