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Co\'94perative

02319 Co*\'94p"er*a*tive (?), a. Operating jointly to the same end.Co\'94perative 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. -- Co\'94perative store, a store established by a co\'94perative society, where the members make their purchases and share in the profits or losses.

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