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Co-option
see synonyms of co-optionNoun
1. co-optation, co-option
the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership)
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Co-option
see synonyms of co-optionverb (transitive)
1.
to add (someone) to a committee, board, etc, by the agreement of the existing members
2.
to appoint summarily; commandeer
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Co-option
see synonyms of co-optiontr.v. co-opt·ed, co-opt·ing, co-opts
1. To elect as a fellow member of a group.
2. To appoint summarily.
3. To take or assume for one's own use; appropriate: co-opted the criticism by embracing it.
4. To neutralize or win over (an independent minority, for example) through assimilation into an established group or culture: co-opt rebels by giving them positions of authority.
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