legitimate entity

[lə-ˈji-tə-mit ˈen-tə-tē]
noun phrasepl: legitimate entities
entidade legítima
1. A legally recognized organization, business, or individual that operates within the law and has proper authorization or credentials
The company was registered as a legitimate entity with the government.
A empresa foi registrada como uma entidade legítima junto ao governo.
2. An organization or person with valid legal status and moral or ethical standing
We only do business with legitimate entities that have proper documentation.
Nós apenas fazemos negócios com entidades legítimas que possuem documentação apropriada.
3. A person or organization that has the right or authority to perform a specific action or claim
As a legitimate entity, the NGO can receive tax-exempt donations.
Como uma entidade legítima, a ONG pode receber doações isentas de impostos.
This term is frequently used in legal, financial, and regulatory contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's essential for business registration with CNPJ (Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica). The concept is fundamental to compliance, banking relationships, and government contracts in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lawful entitylegal entityregistered entityauthorized entityvalid entity
Antonyms / Antônimos
illegitimate entityunauthorized entityfraudulent entityunlicensed entity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entidade legítima
Standard usage in legal and business contexts
São Paulo
entidade legítima/pessoa jurídica
Often used interchangeably with 'pessoa jurídica' in business contexts
Portugal
entidade legítima
Similar usage to Brazil; also 'pessoa coletiva' in formal legal contexts
USA
legitimate entity
Common in legal, financial, and compliance documentation

Related Words

legal personcorporate bodyjuridical entityregistered organizationcompliance

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand as a legitimate entity
operate as a legitimate entity
establish legitimacy as an entity
recognized legitimate entity
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