Formations
/ˌfɔːrˈmeɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of legally creating, organizing, or arranging an entity, such as a corporation or partnership.
The formation of the LLC required filing articles of organization with the state.
- (n.) The structure or arrangement of a group, body, or document in a legal context.
The committee adopted new formations for reviewing contracts efficiently.
Forms
- formation
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Commentary
Typically used in corporate and organizational law to describe steps in creating legal entities; distinguish from geological or military meanings.
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