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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The games involved members of at least three New York mafia families, and Billups and Jones were allegedly paid for their participation. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025 The raucous screening of the film was bolstered by audience participation and the Little Morals shadow cast. Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025 The crime family members and associates allegedly received a portion of the winnings in exchange for their participation, the indictment said. Dan Gallo, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025 Fahad Al Jomiah, CEO of a streetwear brand 1886, called its participation a milestone moment. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 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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