Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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co-optation | Yes | No | No | No |
appointment | Yes | No | No | No |
co-optation (noun) | appointment (noun) |
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the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership) | the act of putting a person into a non-elective position |
the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent) | the job to which you are (or hope to be) appointed |
(law) the act of disposing of property by virtue of the power of appointment | |
(usually in the plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel) | |
a meeting arranged in advance | |
a person who is appointed to a job or position |