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co-option > 2 senses
NOUN1co-option, co-optationThe selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership)
2co-option, co-optationThe act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent)
co-option > noun 1, act
MeaningThe selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership).
Synonymsco-optation
Broaderelection
Verbsco-opt
co-option > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent).
Synonymsco-optation
Broaderappointment, assignment, designation, naming
Verbsco-opt

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