Legal Definitions - pleasure appointment

Definition: A pleasure appointment is when someone is assigned to a job that can be taken away at any time without notice or a hearing.

Example: A government official is appointed to a position by the president. However, if the president is not happy with their performance, they can be removed from the position without any warning or explanation.

This example illustrates the definition of a pleasure appointment because the official's employment is not secure and can be taken away at any time without any legal process.