incorporation
The incorporation of the startup was finalized last week.
The process of legally establishing the new company was completed recently.
The process of forming a legal corporation, granting it distinct legal status from its owners.
They filed the articles of incorporation with the state.
They submitted the legal documents required to officially create the corporation.
In this context, it refers specifically to the legal act of creating a company (LLC, Corp, etc.).
The action of including something as part of a larger whole.
The incorporation of new technology improved efficiency.
Including new technology into the system made it work better.
Used in general or academic contexts to mean 'integration' or 'inclusion'.
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Pro Tip
Legal vs. General
If you are talking about starting a business, use 'incorporation' to mean the legal process. If you are talking about mixing ideas or ingredients, use 'integration' or 'inclusion' instead to avoid confusion.
Gold Rule
Countable Noun
When referring to the legal act, it is often used as a countable noun (e.g., 'the incorporation of the firm'). When referring to the general concept of including something, it is usually uncountable.
Word Origin
From Latin 'incorporare' (to embody), from 'in-' (into) + 'corpus' (body). Entered English in the 16th century.
Usage Notes
Distinguish between the legal sense (creating a company) and the general sense (mixing in). In business contexts, 'incorporation' almost always refers to the legal structure.