Choose to have a power cut? (5)

I believe the answer is:

elect

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'choose' is the definition.
(I know that choose is a is a kind of of elect)

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(Other definitions for elect that I've seen before include "Chosen - to vote" , "Put in power by voting" , "Exclusive group" , "Bring to office" , "Opt for; chosen" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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