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unincorporated association

[/ˌʌnɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪtɪd əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/]
nounpl: unincorporated associations
associação não constituída em pessoa jurídica
1. A group of individuals or entities joined together for a common purpose without formal legal incorporation or registration as a separate legal entity
The unincorporated association of local artists organized the community gallery without filing for incorporation.
A associação não constituída em pessoa jurídica de artistas locais organizou a galeria comunitária sem requerer incorporação.
2. In law, an organization that exists and operates as a collective body but lacks the legal status and protections afforded to incorporated entities
Members of the unincorporated association remain personally liable for the group's debts.
Os membros da associação não constituída em pessoa jurídica permanecem pessoalmente responsáveis pelas dívidas do grupo.
Synonyms
voluntary associationinformal associationpartnership
Antonyms
incorporated associationregistered associationlegal entity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
associação não constituída em pessoa jurídica
Standard legal terminology in Brazilian law
São Paulo
associação sem personalidade jurídica
Common variant in business and legal contexts
Portugal
associação não registada
Portuguese legal terminology; emphasizes lack of formal registration

Related Idioms & Phrases

fly by night operation
informal group
grassroots organization
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