Firm
/ˈfɜːrm/
Definitions
- (n.) A business organization, especially one involving multiple partners or practitioners.
The law firm expanded its practice to include international clients.
- (adj.) Having a solid, unyielding structure or stance; stable or fixed.
The contract requires a firm commitment from both parties.
Forms
- firms
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'firm' often denotes business entities usually organized as partnerships rather than corporations.
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