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   corporation

   /ˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a large company or group of companies authorized to act as a single entity and recognized as such in law: "the Cardiff Bay Development Corporation" Similar companyfirmbusinessconcernoperationagencyofficebureauhouseguildinstitutionorganizationtrustpartnershipfederationconglomerateconsortiumsyndicategroupchaincombinemultiplemultinationalinformal:outfitset-up
   • 2. a group of people elected to govern a city, town, or borough: British "the City of London Corporation" Similar counciltown councilmunicipal authoritycivic authorityauthorities
   • 3. a paunch. dated, humorous

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin corporatio(n-), from Latin corporare ‘combine in one body’ (see corporate).

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. www.investopedia.com › terms › cCorporation: What It Is and How to Form One - Investopedia

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   Jun 21, 2024 · A corporation is a legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners. Under the law, corporations possess many of the same rights and responsibilities as individuals....

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CorporationCorporation - Wikipedia

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   A corporation is an organization —usually a group of people or a company —authorized by the state to act as a single entity (a legal entity recognized by private and public law as "born out of statute"; a legal person in a legal context) and recognized as such in law for certain purposes.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCORPORATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a large company, or a group of companies that are controlled as a single organization: Whether you work for a large corporation or small company, following these easy guidelines can help you to succeed.

5. corporatefinanceinstitute.com › resources › accountingWhat is a Corporation? - Various Types and Reasons to Incorporate

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   A corporation is a legal entity created by individuals, stockholders, or shareholders, with the purpose of operating for profit. Corporations are allowed to enter into contracts, sue and be sued, own assets, remit federal and state taxes, and borrow money from financial institutions.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › corporationCorporation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CORPORATION is a group of merchants or traders united in a trade guild. How to use corporation in a sentence.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › corporationCORPORATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Corporation definition: an association of individuals, created by law or under authority of law, having a continuous existence independent of the existences of its members, and powers and liabilities distinct from those of its members.. See examples of CORPORATION used in a sentence.

8. www.britannica.com › money › corporationCorporation | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica Money

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   Jun 24, 2024 · Corporation, specific legal form of organization of persons and material resources, chartered by the state, for the purpose of conducting business. Its features include limited liability and juridical personality, which means that the corporation itself as a fictive ‘person’ may sue and be sued and may make contracts.