participation

noun

par·​tic·​i·​pa·​tion (ˌ)pär-ˌti-sə-ˈpā-shən How to pronounce participation (audio)
pər-
: the act of participating

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To the contrary, various federal courts have held that Title IX and/or the Equal Protection Clause require schools to allow such participation. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025 But last month, the company locked down its first external funding in a $600 million round led by Thrive Capital with participation from GV, formerly known as Google Ventures, as well additional capital from Alphabet. Hayden Field, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025 Provide a simple template and emphasize that participation is voluntary but valuable. Dr. Jennifer Bryant, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 That came after the British government’s rejection, on April 1, of an attempt by Europe to make London’s participation in a defense pact conditional on its readiness to allow EU fishing boats into British waters. Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for participation

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of participation was in the 14th century

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“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participation. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

Legal Definition

participation

noun
par·​tic·​i·​pa·​tion
1
: the action or state of taking part in something: as
a
: association with others in a relationship (as a partnership) or an enterprise usually on a formal basis with specified rights and obligations
a loan made directly or in participation with a bank
2
a
: something in which shares are taken by more than one party
b
: something that results in a share (as of a distribution)
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