co-optation

• Substantivo que designa o processo de escolha de um novo membro por votação dos membros já existentes, ou o ato de incluir alguém em um grupo sem o seu consentimento ou de forma unilateral.

A noun referring to the process of selecting a new member by a vote of the existing membership, or the act of appointing someone summarily, with or without their consent.

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1. Selection by existing membersC1formal

   The process of choosing a new member to join a group or committee, typically through a vote by the current members.

   Cooptação

   • The committee's co-optation of a new member was approved unanimously.
   • Co-optation is often used to fill vacancies in boards.
   • The club's rules allow for the co-optation of experts.

   Sinônimosappointmentco-optionelectionselection

2. Summary appointmentC2formal

   The act of appointing someone to a position or group without their prior consent, often done unilaterally.

   Cooptação

   • The leader's co-optation of a rival into the cabinet was controversial.
   • Co-optation can be a strategy to neutralize opposition.
   • The board's co-optation of the new director was met with resistance.

   Sinônimosco-option