co-optation

American  

[koh-ahp-tay-shuhn] / ˌkoʊ ɑpˈteɪ ʃən /

noun

plural

co-optations

1. co-option.

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Example Sentences

U.S. officials should also consider more punishing sanctions for Chinese officials higher up in the food chain who oversee foreign espionage operations that violate norms, such as IP theft or the co-optation of cybercriminals.

From Barron's

People who work with words for a living have heard for years that artificial intelligence is coming for our jobs; co-optation of em dashes means we’re one step closer to obsolescence.

From Salon

“I think it’s the co-optation of religious practices by white supremacists to actually subjugate Black, queer, and trans folk,” Abram said.

From Seattle Times

But the early 1970s were also a time when the utopian promises of the hippie era were fading, pushed back by entrenched interests and corporate co-optation.

From New York Times

Harris’ visit comes with high expectations, but organizations concerned about the rule of law and corruption in Guatemala have doubts about what the U.S. can do to halt the deterioration or co-optation of government institutions.

From Seattle Times