Articles of Incorporation
/ˈɑːrtɪkəlz əv ɪnkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/
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- (n.) A foundational legal document filed with a government body to legally create a corporation and outline its basic structure and purpose.
The company filed its articles of incorporation to become a recognized legal entity.
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Articles of incorporation precisely define the corporation's identity and governance and must comply with statutory requirements to be valid.
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