WorldAugust 28, 2026
comingled
kuh-MING-guld
Definition
To mix or blend different sources of funds or assets together, often in a way that makes it difficult to distinguish between personal and business property.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'com-' (together) and 'mingere' (to mix), the word entered English in the late 16th century to describe the blending of distinct things into a single mass.
In the news
In the lawsuit, the city alleges that Lynch failed to keep her personal and business finances separate, which is a key legal issue in the context of the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act.
‘What can you do with me? Arrest me?’ Judge freezes Barbara Lynch’s bank accounts in city tax lawsuit.
Read the full article ↗The Boston Globe