Co‐öp′er‐a″tion (?), n. [L. coöperatio: cf. F. coopération.] 1. The act of coöperating, or of operating together to one end; joint operation; concurrent effort or labor.
Not holpen by the coöperation of angels.
Bacon.
2. (Polit. Econ.) The association of a number of persons for their benefit.