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Webster 1913 Edition


Incorporation

In-corˊpo-ra′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
incorporatio
: cf. F.
incorporation
.]
1.
The act of incorporating, or the state of being incorporated.
2.
The union of different ingredients in one mass; mixture; combination; synthesis.
3.
The union of something with a body already existing; association; intimate union; assimilation;
as, the
incorporation
of conquered countries into the Roman republic
.
4.
(Law)
(a)
The act of creating a corporation.
(b)
A body incorporated; a corporation.

Webster 1828 Edition


Incorporation

INCORPORA'TION

,
Noun.
The act of incorporating.
1.
Union of different ingredients in one mass.
2.
Association in the same political body; as the incorporation of conquered countries into the Roman republic.
3.
Formation of a legal or political body by the union of individuals, constituting and artificial person.