merger

 
Pronunciation: /ˈməːdʒə/

noun

  • a combination of two things, especially companies, into one: a merger between two supermarket chains [mass noun]: local companies ripe for merger or acquisition
  • [mass noun] Law the merging of one estate or title in another: merger can be applied for when the freehold and leasehold estates become vested in the same person

Origin:

early 18th century: from Anglo-Norman French merger (verb used as a noun): see merge