Appointment [noun]

She was helpless, because she had said nothing all day of her appointment, and because Janet had not mentioned it either.

Having seen no service, he owed his appointment largely to his conceit and good looks.

As an M.P. you are duly qualified to accept any appointment under the Crown when the Government ask you.

A test examination would follow of a perfunctory character, and an intimation of your appointment would be the sequel.

This alone could hinder the execution of his appointment, for in other things he has excellent qualifications for the dignity.

Such a betrayal led him upon the following day to send a note to Mrs. Chepstow, asking for an appointment.

Ferdinand and Isabella confirmed, at Barcelona, the appointment of Columbus, on his return from the new world.

In the case of the Midland—they appointed a committee of inquiry, and the directors assented to the appointment.

She wished that Lady Victoria had made the appointment for the library, which was equally in tune with another side of her.

He was punctual to his appointment on the following morning; and so was Mr Bellamy.