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*1law : the [[absorption]] of an estate, a [[contract]], or an interest in another, of a minor [[offense]] in a greater, or of a cause of [[action]] into a [[judgment]] | *1law : the [[absorption]] of an estate, a [[contract]], or an interest in another, of a minor [[offense]] in a greater, or of a cause of [[action]] into a [[judgment]] | ||
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:b : [[absorption]] by a [[corporation]] of one or more others; also : any of various [[methods]] of combining two or more [[organizations]] (as business concerns) | :b : [[absorption]] by a [[corporation]] of one or more others; also : any of various [[methods]] of combining two or more [[organizations]] (as business concerns) | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A '''merger''' or [[amalgamation]] in a [[political]] or [[administrative]] sense is the combination of two or more [[political]] or administrative [[entities]] such as municipalities (in other words cities, towns, etc.), counties, districts, etc. into a single entity. This term is used when the [[process]] occurs within a [[sovereign]] entity. In United States politics, such an entity may be called a [[consolidated]] city–county. Unbalanced [[growth]] or outward expansion of one [[neighbor]] may necessitate an administrative [[decision]] to merge (see [ | + | A '''merger''' or [[amalgamation]] in a [[political]] or [[administrative]] sense is the combination of two or more [[political]] or administrative [[entities]] such as municipalities (in other words cities, towns, etc.), counties, districts, etc. into a single entity. This term is used when the [[process]] occurs within a [[sovereign]] entity. In United States politics, such an entity may be called a [[consolidated]] city–county. Unbalanced [[growth]] or outward expansion of one [[neighbor]] may necessitate an administrative [[decision]] to merge (see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_sprawl urban sprawl]). In some cases, common [[perception]] of [[continuity]] may be a [[factor]] in prompting such a [[process]] (see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conurbation conurbation]). Some [[cities]] that have gone though amalgamation or a similar [[process]] had several administrative sub-divisions or [[jurisdictions]], each with a separate person in charge. |
| − | [ | + | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annexation Annexation] is similar to amalgamation, but differs in being applied mainly to two cases: |
1. The [[units]] joined are [[sovereign]] entities before the [[process]], as opposed to being units of a single political entity. | 1. The [[units]] joined are [[sovereign]] entities before the [[process]], as opposed to being units of a single political entity. | ||
| − | 2. A [[city]]'s [[boundaries]] are expanded by adding territories not already incorporated as cities or villages.[ | + | 2. A [[city]]'s [[boundaries]] are expanded by adding territories not already incorporated as cities or villages.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merger_%28politics%29] |
[[Category: Political Science]] | [[Category: Political Science]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:20, 13 December 2020
Definitions
- 1law : the absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
- 2a : the act or process of merging
- b : absorption by a corporation of one or more others; also : any of various methods of combining two or more organizations (as business concerns)
Description
A merger or amalgamation in a political or administrative sense is the combination of two or more political or administrative entities such as municipalities (in other words cities, towns, etc.), counties, districts, etc. into a single entity. This term is used when the process occurs within a sovereign entity. In United States politics, such an entity may be called a consolidated city–county. Unbalanced growth or outward expansion of one neighbor may necessitate an administrative decision to merge (see urban sprawl). In some cases, common perception of continuity may be a factor in prompting such a process (see conurbation). Some cities that have gone though amalgamation or a similar process had several administrative sub-divisions or jurisdictions, each with a separate person in charge.
Annexation is similar to amalgamation, but differs in being applied mainly to two cases:
1. The units joined are sovereign entities before the process, as opposed to being units of a single political entity. 2. A city's boundaries are expanded by adding territories not already incorporated as cities or villages.[1]
