In*cor`po*ra"tion (?), n. [L.
incorporatio: cf. F. incorporation.]
1. The act of incorporating, or the state of
being incorporated.
2. The union of different ingredients in one
mass; mixture; combination; synthesis.
3. The union of something with a body already
existing; association; intimate union; assimilation; as, the
incorporation of conquered countries into the Roman
republic.
4. (Law) (a) The act
of creating a corporation. (b) A body
incorporated; a corporation.