Entity
/ˈɛn.tɪ.ti/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual, organization, or legal body recognized by law as having rights and duties.
The corporation is a separate legal entity from its owners.
Forms
- entities
Related terms
Commentary
In legal contexts, 'entity' denotes any party capable of possessing legal rights and obligations, encompassing natural and artificial persons.
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