Business Name
/ˈbɪznəs neɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) The official designation under which a business operates and is recognized legally.
The company registered its business name with the state to operate legally.
- (n.) A trade name or assumed name used by a business instead of its legal corporate name.
The business name 'Sunny Bakery' differs from the owner's personal legal name.
Forms
- business name
- business names
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Commentary
Use precision when drafting business name clauses to distinguish between official registered names and trade names to avoid legal ambiguity.
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