corporation
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 also municipal corporation, public corporation.
Corporation, the group of principal officials of a borough or other municipal division in England.
any group of persons united or regarded as united in one body.
Informal. a paunch; potbelly.
Origin of corporation
1Grammar notes for corporation
Other words from corporation
- cor·po·ra·tion·al, adjective
- mul·ti·cor·po·ra·tion, noun
- non·cor·po·ra·tion, noun
- sub·cor·po·ra·tion, noun
- su·per·cor·po·ra·tion, noun
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How to use corporation in a sentence
The episode also includes discussion on the hard choices Bergh made around layoffs, a look into the ambitious diversity and inclusion plan he published in June, and leading a multinational corporation through the uncertainty of a pandemic.
Levi’s CEO on why it’s important to take a stand as a business leader | McKenna Moore | September 1, 2020 | FortuneThe Pakistan military controls vast swaths of the country’s economy through military-linked corporations, such as the Fauji Foundation, one of the country’s largest conglomerates with interests ranging from cement to cereals.
The remaining funds, worth $300 million, are set to be supplied by partnering corporations such as IBM, Microsoft, Intel, and others.
U.S. vies for leadership in quantum and A.I. with $1 billion bet | rhhackettfortune | August 26, 2020 | FortuneLast August, nearly 200 of the world’s top business executives announced a new purpose for their corporations.
Why a year later, the Business Roundtable’s updated statement of purpose is more relevant than ever | jakemeth | August 19, 2020 | FortuneOver the same period, seismic improvements in shipping and technology made it possible for corporations to rely on networks of suppliers that stretch across the planet.
He was also swept about in the music of D.C., a scene which gave rise to such acts as Fugazi and Thievery corporation.
DJ Spooky Wants You To Question Everything You Know About Music, Technology, and Philosophy | Oliver Jones | December 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIndeed, the Japanese-owned corporation has set a horrible precedent.
Kim Jong Un, Avert Your Eyes: Sony’s ‘The Interview’ Gets the Porn Parody Treatment | Aurora Snow | December 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTA 1907 contract leases the plot of land to the Belgika corporation for five years, but it stayed for much longer.
The QC Group Inc A Minnesota-based corporation, owned by Daniel Medford and David DeVowe, which provides quality control services.
Co., Missouri corporation that manufactures plumbing products.
In future years the poor-rate (so-called) will include, in addition to these, all other rates levyable by the corporation.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham | Thomas T. Harman and Walter ShowellAny person who owes debts, or business corporation, may become a voluntary bankrupt.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesWhat is a manufacturing corporation, within the meaning of the law, is not even yet fully known.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesAnd this may be done by a corporation through its properly organized officers.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesThey thus establish a law for themselves somewhat like a charter of a corporation.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney Bolles
British Dictionary definitions for corporation
/ (ˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃən) /
a group of people authorized by law to act as a legal personality and having its own powers, duties, and liabilities
Also called: municipal corporation the municipal authorities of a city or town
a group of people acting as one body
informal a large paunch or belly
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Cultural definitions for corporation
A business organization owned by a group of stockholders, each of whom enjoys limited liability (that is, each can be held responsible for losses only up to the limit of his or her investment). A corporation has the ability to raise capital by selling stock to the public.
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