Incorporeality


[in-kawr-pawr-ee-uh l, -pohr-] /ˌɪn kɔrˈpɔr i əl, -ˈpoʊr-/

adjective
1.
not corporeal or material; insubstantial.
2.
of, relating to, or characteristic of nonmaterial beings.
3.
Law. without material existence but existing in contemplation of law, as a franchise.
/ˌɪnkɔːˈpɔːrɪəl/
adjective
1.
without material form, body, or substance
2.
spiritual or metaphysical
3.
(law) having no material existence but existing by reason of its annexation of something material, such as an easement, touchline, copyright, etc: an incorporeal hereditament
adj.

1530s, with -al (1) and Latin incorporeus “without body,” from in- “not” (see in- (1)) + corpus (genitive corporis) “body” (see corporal).

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