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body corporate

[/ˈbɒdi ˈkɔːrpərət/]
nounpl: bodies corporate
pessoa jurídica
1. A legal entity formed by a group of individuals or organizations, typically for commercial, residential, or administrative purposes; a corporation or incorporated association
The body corporate is responsible for maintaining the common areas of the condominium.
A pessoa jurídica é responsável pela manutenção das áreas comuns do condomínio.
2. In property law, an organization that manages a condominium or shared property on behalf of its owners
Residents must pay their fees to the body corporate each month.
Os moradores devem pagar suas taxas à pessoa jurídica mensalmente.
Synonyms
corporationincorporated associationlegal entityjuridical person
Antonyms
individualsole proprietornatural person

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoa jurídica
Standard term in Brazilian law for any legal entity
São Paulo
condomínio
Commonly used when referring to residential or commercial building associations
Portugal
pessoa coletiva
Preferred term in Portuguese law; may also use 'condomínio' for building associations
Rio de Janeiro
pessoa jurídica
Standard legal term; 'condomínio' also used for building management

Related Idioms & Phrases

in corporate form
corporate structure
incorporated entity
juridical person
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