Enterprises

/ˈen.tɚ.praɪ.zɪz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Legal entities formed for business, commercial, or industrial purposes, recognized as having rights and obligations.
    The enterprises expanded their operations across multiple states.

Forms

  • enterprise

Commentary

The term often connotes organized commercial ventures recognized under law, as distinct from informal activities.

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