Constitutive Act
/kənˈstɪtjʊtɪv ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal legal instrument or document that creates or establishes an entity, legal status, or institution.
The constitutive act of the organization was signed by the founding members.
- (n.) An act or measure that gives rise to rights, duties, or legal positions by its enactment or adoption.
The charter served as the constitutive act granting the company its legal personality.
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- constitutive acts
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Commentary
Often formal and foundational, constitutive acts precisely define the existence and framework of institutional or legal entities.
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