Structure
/ˈstrʌk.tʃər/
Definitions
- (n.) The arrangement or organization of parts to form a whole in legal documents or entities.
The corporate structure affects liability and tax obligations.
- (n.) A constructed building or edifice used as a legal entity or property subject to regulation.
The zoning law restricts the height of any new structure.
Forms
- structures
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarity in describing a 'structure' avoids ambiguity between physical buildings and organizational forms.
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