Etymology
1620–1630, from French cooperation, from Late Latin cooperātiō.
Noun
cooperation (countable and uncountable, plural cooperations)
- (usually uncountable) The act of cooperating.
- Active help from a person, organization, etc., such as an orderly sharing of space or resources.
- Association for mutual benefit, such as for purposes of production or purchase.
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