Boards
/bɔrdz/
Definitions
- (n.) Governing bodies authorized to manage the affairs of a corporation or organization.
The board of directors approved the annual financial report.
- (n.) Tribunal or panel established to adjudicate specific disputes or administrative matters, such as a labor board or appeals board.
The labor board ruled in favor of the workers.
Forms
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Related terms
Commentary
In legal usage, "boards" primarily refers to collective decision-making bodies, either corporate or quasi-judicial; distinguish carefully between a governing board and an administrative or adjudicative board.
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