Incorporate
/ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To form into a legal corporation or entity.
The entrepreneurs decided to incorporate their business to limit liability.
- (v.) To include or integrate a part into the whole.
The contract incorporates all prior agreements between the parties.
Forms
- incorporates
- incorporated
- incorporating
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'incorporate' often refers to the formal creation of a corporation; otherwise, it means to include elements within a document or agreement.
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