participation

noun

par·​tic·​i·​pa·​tion (ˌ)pär-ˌti-sə-ˈpā-shən 

pər-

: the act of participating

Examples of participation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And in addition to her brother coming to her rescue, there was another family member whose participation was vital in the festivities: her 93-year-old father, Louis Bald. —Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024

The participation of Israel in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest became a tense minefield for both the event organizers and its participating contestants. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

b

: profit sharing

2

a

: something in which shares are taken by more than one party

b

: something that results in a share (as of a distribution)