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disincorporate

adj · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌdɪsɪŋˈkɔː(ɹ)pəɹət/ anjective
  • /ˌdɪsɪŋˈkɔː(ɹ)pəɹeɪt/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Separated from, or not included in, a corporation; disincorporated.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To deprive of corporate rights.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To revoke the charter of an incorporated town or city.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Examples

  • Four towns in the Quabbin Valley were disincorporated, and their residents relocated, to create a reservoir.

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin dis- Old French des-bor. Latin dis-bor. Middle English dis- English dis- English incorporate English disincorporate From dis- + incorporate.