cooptation
Noun
Meaning
The act of choosing; selection; choice.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
decision
alternative
collection
election
choice
option
acceptance
appointment
elite
adoption
judgment
extract
discretion
assortment
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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.
The members of this committee were consequently elected by cooptation.