co-optation

n.	1.	The act of choosing; selection; choice. The first election and coöptation of a friend. - Howell.
	2.	the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership). See co-opt{2}.
	3.	the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent).

Noun	1.	co-optation - the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership) Synonyms: co-option
	2.	co-optation - the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent) Synonyms: co-option

CO-OPTATION. A concurring choice. Sometimes applied to the act of the members of a corporation, in choosing a person to supply a vacancy. in their body.

co-opt, co-option, election