cooption
/koʊˈɑpʃən/
noun
- The act of bringing someone into a group or organization by invitation or appointment rather than election.
- The cooption of new members helped the committee fill its vacancies quickly.
- Her cooption onto the team was approved by the majority.
- The club's cooption process allows for adding experts without a full vote.
- The act of taking over or adopting an idea, policy, or practice, often to neutralize opposition or gain advantage.
- The cooption of protest slogans by advertisers angered activists.
- Critics accused the government of cooption of the reform movement.
- The company's cooption of sustainable practices was seen as a marketing move.
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