Coptate
Co*p"tate
(?), v. t. [L. coptatus, p. p. of cotare to elect to something; co- + optare to choose.] To choose; to elect; to copt. [Obs.] Cockeram.[1913 Webster]
co-optation
,co`p*ta"tion
(?), n. [L. coptatio.] The act of choosing; selection; choice. [Obs.][1913 Webster]
The first election and coptation of a friend.Howell.
[1913 Webster]
2. the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership). See co-opt{2}.
Syn. -- co-option.
[WordNet 1.5]
3. the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent).
Syn. -- co-option.
[WordNet 1.5]
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