acquisition (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
examples the acquisition of wealth
the acquisition of one company by another
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Hypernym acquiring, getting
Derivationally related form acquisition → acquire
Hyponym incurring; moneymaking; annexation; pork-barreling; purchase; acceptance; succession, taking over; assumption, laying claim; inheritance, heritage; procurement, procurance, procural; restitution, return, restoration, regaining; buyout
Incoming links
Hyponym acquiring, getting
Hypernym incurring; moneymaking; annexation; pork-barreling; purchase; acceptance; succession, taking over; assumption, laying claim; inheritance, heritage; procurement, procurance, procural; restitution, return, restoration, regaining; buyout
Derivationally related form acquire → acquisition

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