co-option
1.
(
noun
) the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent)
Synonyms:
co-optation
Related Words:
appointment
,
assignment
,
designation
,
naming
2.
(
noun
) the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership)
Synonyms:
co-optation
Related Words:
election
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