Founders

/ˈfaʊndərz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Individuals who establish a legal entity, such as a corporation or organization, often having initial control or ownership rights.
    The founders drafted the corporation’s articles of incorporation.

Forms

  • founder

Commentary

In legal contexts, 'founders' typically refers to the originators of a corporate or organizational entity, distinct from mere investors or managers.

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