Associates
/əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals connected with a business or firm, often partners or employees under common control.
The law firm’s associates attended the client meeting.
- (n.) Persons associated in a legal or business context but not full partners or principals.
The company disclosed its associates in the annual report.
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Commentary
Used primarily as a plural noun; typically refers to subordinate professionals in law firms or affiliated entities in corporate law contexts.
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