Meanings
nounbancorporation (plural bancorporations)
plural bancorporations
- A bank holding company.
While we have seen some group banks fail, several of the present bancorporations have shown statements that indicate a high degree of liquidity.
1931, Bankers Monthly, volume 48, page 117
Origin
Blend of bank + corporation.
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