Directors

/dɪˈrɛktərz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Individuals elected or appointed to manage or oversee the affairs of a corporation or organization, holding fiduciary duties to act in the best interests of the entity and its shareholders.
    The directors approved the company's annual financial report.

Forms

  • director

Commentary

In legal drafting, specifying the scope of directors' duties and liabilities is crucial to clarify governance responsibilities.

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