cooptation

Noun

Meaning

The act of choosing; selection; choice.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

decision collection election alternative choice option acceptance appointment elite adoption judgment extract discretion assortment excerpt

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Antonyms

necessity obligation hindrance compulsion

Examples

As it limits its members (a process called cooptation) to Swiss nationals only, it does not have a policy of open and unrestricted membership for individuals like other legally defined NGOs. Source: Internet

The members of this committee were consequently elected by cooptation. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

cooping coopt cooptate cooptative cooption cooptive