participation

Meaning

Noun

• The act of participating, of taking part in something.
• The state of being related to a larger whole.
• The process during which individuals, groups and organizations are consulted about or have the opportunity to become actively involved in a project or program of activity.
• An ownership interest or profit-sharing right.

Origin

• From Middle English participacioun, from Middle French, from Old French participacion, from Late Latin participatiō; synchronically analyzable as participate + -ion.