Found 2 items, similar to co-option.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: co-option co-option n 1: the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership) [syn: co-optation] 2: the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent) [syn: co-optation]
English → English (gcide) Definition: co-option co-option \co-option\ n. same as co-optation. [WordNet 1.5]