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legal entity

[/ˈliːɡəl ˈentɪti/]
nounpl: legal entities
pessoa jurídica
1. An organization or body that has legal rights and obligations, can enter into contracts, and can be held liable in court
A corporation is a legal entity that can own property and enter into contracts.
Uma corporação é uma pessoa jurídica que pode possuir propriedade e celebrar contratos.
2. Any organization recognized by law as having the capacity to act, including companies, associations, foundations, and government bodies
The non-profit organization registered as a legal entity with the government.
A organização sem fins lucrativos foi registrada como pessoa jurídica junto ao governo.
Synonyms
juridical personcorporate entityorganizationbody corporate
Antonyms
natural personindividual

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoa jurídica
Most common term used in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
pessoa jurídica
Standard usage in commercial and corporate law
Portugal
pessoa colectiva
Preferred term in Portuguese legal language

Related Idioms & Phrases

registered legal entity
establish a legal entity
legal entity status
separate legal entity
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