preincorporation

adjective

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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“Preincorporation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preincorporation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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