About The Word Co-optation

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Co-optation

Co-optation Meaning & Definition
Co-optation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Co-optation?

[n] the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent)
[n] the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Co-optation: co-option

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See Also | appointment | assignment | designation | election | naming

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