Incubator
/ˈɪnkjəˌbeɪtər/
Definitions
- (n.) A facility or entity that supports the early development of businesses or ideas, often providing resources, mentoring, and workspace.
The startup secured a place in the local incubator to help refine its business model.
- (n.) A device used to maintain controlled environmental conditions for the growth of biological material, relevant in legal contexts involving evidence preservation or regulatory compliance.
The forensic lab used an incubator to preserve samples critical to the case.
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- incubators
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'incubator' often relates to business law around startup support or regulatory issues involving controlled environments; define meaning by context.
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