preincorporation

adjective

pre·​in·​cor·​po·​ra·​tion ˌprē-in-ˌkȯr-pə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce preincorporation (audio)
variants or pre-incorporation
: existing or occurring before the formation of a corporation
the preincorporation period/process
preincorporation expenses
a preincorporation contract

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of preincorporation was in 1893

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Cite this Entry

“Preincorporation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preincorporation. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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