Cooperative Corporation

/ˌkoʊ.əˈpɛr.ə.tɪv ˌkɔr.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A corporation organized and operated as a cooperative, owned and controlled by its members for their mutual benefit.
    The cooperative corporation distributed profits among its members based on their participation.

Forms

  • cooperative corporation
  • cooperative corporations

Commentary

Use clear language to distinguish cooperative corporations from other corporate forms emphasizing member control and benefit sharing.

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