1. (noun) the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership)

• co-option

2. (noun) the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent)

• co-option

1. (noun) the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership)

• election

2. (noun) the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent)

• appointment
• assignment
• designation
• naming

1. (noun) the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership)

• co-opt
• co-opt

2. (noun) the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent)

• co-opt
• co-opt