Found 2 items, similar to co-optation.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: co-optation co-optation n 1: the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership) [syn: co-option] 2: the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent) [syn: co-option]
English → English (gcide) Definition: 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]