Acquisitions

/əˌkwɪzɪˈʃənz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The legal process of gaining ownership or control of property, assets, or business entities.
    The company's acquisitions expanded its market presence significantly.

Forms

  • acquisition

Commentary

In legal drafting, distinguish acquisitions from mergers by focusing on transfer of control or ownership rather than combination of equals.

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