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From Middle English participacioun, from Middle French [Term?], from Old French participacion, from Late Latin participatiō. By surface analysis, participate +‎ -ion.

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participation (countable and uncountable, plural participations)

  1. The act of participating, of taking part in something.
  2. The state of being related to a larger whole.
  3. 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.
    a decision made based on the participation of the shareholders
  4. An ownership interest or profit-sharing right.

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Borrowed from Latin participātiōnem.

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participation f (plural participations)

  1. participation

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