Merged Entity
/ˈmɜrdʒd ˈɛnəti/
Definitions
- (n.) An organization or corporation formed by the legal combination or consolidation of two or more distinct entities into one.
The merged entity retained the assets and liabilities of the original companies after the acquisition.
Forms
- merged entities
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Commentary
The term is primarily used in corporate law to describe the post-merger corporation; clarity in documentation is crucial to distinguish the merged entity from its predecessors.
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