Incorporation
/ɪnkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process by which a business entity becomes a corporation recognized by law.
The incorporation of the company allowed it to limit the owners' personal liability.
- (n.) The inclusion of a provision or term from one document into another by reference.
The contract included the arbitration clause by incorporation from the parent agreement.
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Commentary
In corporate law, incorporation marks the formation of a legal entity, distinct from its owners; in contract law, incorporation often refers to incorporating terms by reference.
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