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
).
Related Words
co-opt
,
co-option
,
election
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