Corporate Powers

/ˈkɔːrpərət ˈpaʊərz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Legal authorities and rights granted to a corporation enabling it to act, make decisions, and enter contracts.
    The board exercised the corporate powers to acquire new assets.

Forms

  • corporate powers

Commentary

Corporate powers must align with the corporation's charter and applicable law; always verify scope limits when drafting or interpreting agreements.

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