'cooptation' definitions:
Definition of 'cooptation'
From: GCIDE
- co-optation \co-optation\, cooptation \co`["o]p*ta"tion\, n. [L. cooptatio.] The act of choosing; selection; choice. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- The first election and cooptation 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]