co-option | ||
1. | [ noun ] (politics) the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership) | |
Synonyms: | co-optation | |
Related terms: | election co-opt | |
2. | [ noun ] the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent) | |
Synonyms: | co-optation | |
Related terms: | appointment co-opt | |