01 n. The act of choosing; selection; choice.
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The act of choosing; selection; choice.[Obs.]“The first election and cooptation of a friend.” — Howell.
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the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership). See co-opt{2}.
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3.
the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent).