Defn: The association of a number of persons for their benefit.
COOPERATIVE
Co*öp"er*a*tive, a.
Defn: Operating jointly to the same end. Coöperative society, a society established on the principle of a joint-stock association, for the production of commodities, or their purchase and distribution for consumption, or for the borrowing and lending of capital among its members. — Coöperative store, a store established by a coöperative society, where the members make their purchases and share in the profits or losses.
COOPERATOR
Co*öp"er*a`tor, n. Etym: [L.: cf. F. coopérateur.]
Defn: One who labors jointly with others to promote the same end.
"Coöperators with the truth." Boyle.
COOPERING
Coop"er*ing, n.
Defn: Work done by a cooper in making or repairing barrels, casks, etc.; the business of a cooper.
COOPERY
Coop"er*y, a.
Defn: Relating to a cooper; coopered. [Obs.]
Coopery vessels made of wood. Holland.
COOPERY
Coop"er*y, n.