College
/ˈkɒlɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) An educational institution or body providing higher learning, often part of a university or a self-contained entity offering degrees.
She was accepted to a prestigious college for her undergraduate studies.
- (n.) A corporate body or assembly (often ecclesiastical or legal) constituted for a specific purpose, such as an advisory or governing board.
The college of cardinals convened to elect the new pope.
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- college
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'college' often refers to a body or corporation with corporate personality, not just an educational body. Context clarifies the intended meaning.
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