co-optation

Noun

Meaning

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

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

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Synonyms

co-option amour attack business apostasy decision crime corruption affair adultery deception betrayal cheating deceit defection
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Antonyms

fidelity faith accuracy confidence allegiance authenticity
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Hypernyms

election appointment naming designation assignment

Examples

Some critics viewed these actions as a state co-optation of indigenous identity, mockingly dubbing the agency the "Karp Commission". Source: Internet

The elective principle was reduced to a formality: the Staatsbewind, originally consisting of the three directors taking part in the coup, expanded its membership by co-optation to twelve. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

co-opetition co-opinionist co-opt co-optative co-option co-optive