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incorporation

in·cor·po·ration

UK/ɪŋˌkɔːpəˈɹeɪʃən/ US/ɪŋˌkɔɹpəˈɹeɪʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

consolidating two or more things; union in (or into) one body

2.

learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself

Synonyms
3.

including by incorporation

Origin

From Middle English incorporacioun, from Old French incorporacion, from Late Latin incorporatio. By surface analysis, incorporate + -ion.

Phrases

  • articles of incorporation
  • municipal incorporation

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