The first known use of amalgamate was in 1576.

What is amalgamation in history?

Amalgamation is the combination of two or more companies into a new entity by combining the assets and liabilities of both entities into one.

What is an amalgamation in Canada?

An amalgamation takes place when two or more corporations, known as predecessor corporations, combine their businesses to form a new successor corporation. Corporations Canada and the provincial and territorial governments approve all corporate amalgamations.