Merging
/ˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
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- (n.) The legal process by which two or more companies combine to form a single entity, often involving the absorption of one firm by another.
The merging of the two corporations required approval from regulatory authorities.
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In legal contexts, 'merging' typically refers to ongoing or procedural aspects of the merger process rather than the concept as a standalone noun; often, the base term 'merger' is preferred for substantive treatment.
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