Amalgamating
/əˈmælɡəˌmeɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act of combining or uniting multiple entities, especially corporations or partnerships, into a single legal entity.
The companies are amalgamating to form a stronger corporation.
Forms
- amalgamate
- amalgamated
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Commentary
Typically used in corporate law to describe the process of merging entities; precise drafting is essential to distinguish from mergers or acquisitions.
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