Artificial Person
/ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl ˈpɜːrsən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal entity, such as a corporation, recognized by law as having rights and duties like a natural person.
A corporation is an artificial person that can enter contracts and own property.
Forms
- artificial persons
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Commentary
The term distinguishes entities created by law from natural human beings; usage is common in corporate and commercial law contexts.
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