co-optation

co-optation
co-optation co-optation, cooptation co`["o]p*ta"tion, n. [L. co["o]ptatio.] The act of choosing; selection; choice. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

The first election and co["o]ptation of a friend. --Howell. [1913 Webster]

2. the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership). See co-opt[2].

Syn: co-option. [WordNet 1.5]

3. the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent).

Syn: co-option. [WordNet 1.5]


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