Combine
/kəmˈbaɪn/
Definitions
- (v.) To unite two or more entities into a single one, often used in legal contexts regarding merging assets, rights, or obligations.
The parties agreed to combine their resources to form a joint venture.
- (n.) A commercial enterprise formed by merging two or more companies, particularly in antitrust and corporate law.
The government reviewed the combine for potential antitrust violations.
Forms
- combines
- combined
- combining
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Commentary
When drafting legal documents, clarify the context of ‘combine’ to specify whether it refers to an act of uniting assets or a corporate entity formed by merger to avoid ambiguity.
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