co-optation

Definition of co-optation

n.1.The act of choosing; selection; choice.
The first election and coöptation of a friend.
- Howell.
2.the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership). See co-opt{2}.
3.the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent).

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co-opt, co-option, election
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