(n) the act of combining into an integral whole, Syn. integration, Example:a consolidation of two corporations; after their consolidation the two bills were passed unanimously; the defendants asked for a consolidation of the actions against them
n. [ L. consolidatio a confirming: cf. F. consolidation. ] 1. The act or process of consolidating, making firm, or uniting; the state of being consolidated; solidification; combination. [ 1913 Webster ]
The consolidation of the marble and of the stone did not fall out at random. Woodward. [ 1913 Webster ]
The consolidation of the great European monarchies. Hallam. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Bot.) To organic cohesion of different circled in a flower; adnation. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Law) The combination of several actions into one. [ 1913 Webster ]