Collective Entity
/ˈkɑːlɛktɪv ˈɛntɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal organization or group recognized as a single unit, such as a corporation, partnership, or association.
The collective entity entered the contract on behalf of all its members.
Forms
- collective entities
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Commentary
Use 'collective entity' to emphasize the legal personhood of a group acting as one, distinct from its individual members.
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