Legal Person
/ˈliːɡəl ˈpɜrsən/
Definitions
- (n.) An entity recognized by law as having rights and duties, such as a natural person or a corporation.
A corporation is considered a legal person and can enter into contracts.
- (n.) A natural person, that is, a human being considered under the law.
Every legal person is entitled to protection under the law.
Forms
- legal persons
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Commentary
The term encompasses both natural persons (humans) and juridical persons (organizations); drafting should specify when distinctions are relevant.
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