incorporation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun consolidating two or more things; union in (or into) one body
noun learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself
noun including by incorporating

From Middle English incorporacioun, from Old French incorporacion, from Late Latin incorporatio. By surface analysis, incorporate + -ion.

The clergy of every established church constitute a great incorporation. — An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith
But such efforts at conceiving one great one by incorporation of minors are vain, and cry for excuse. — Complete Short Works of George Meredith, George Meredith
Hinduism thus gives scope for worshipful incorporation into its fold of prophets of all ages and all lands. — Autobiography of a Yogi, Paramahansa Yogananda

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