Answer:

coopts

Answer	Crossword Clue
COOPTS	Elects internally
COOPTS	Appropriates
COOPTS	Preempts

COOPTS	Commandeers
COOPTS	Elects a fellow member.
COOPTS	Chooses as a fellow member.
COOPTS	Deputizes summarily.
COOPTS	Takes as one's own
COOPTS	Takes for one's own use
COOPTS	Takes over

Crossword

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