Association

/əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A group of individuals organized for a joint purpose, typically non-commercial.
    The trade association held its annual conference.
  2. (n.) The act of connecting or joining together mentally or legally.
    There was a strong association between the two companies.

Forms

  • associations

Commentary

Common in legal drafting to specify the association's purpose and structure to clarify rights and liabilities.

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