Natural Person
/ˈnætʃərəl ˈpɜːrsən/
Definitions
- (n.) A human individual recognized by law as having rights and duties distinct from those of artificial persons.
Only a natural person can enter into a marriage contract.
Forms
- natural persons
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Commentary
Distinguish natural persons from artificial or juridical persons such as corporations; essential in contexts allocating legal rights and responsibilities.
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