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 Definitions of Corporation  [ˌkɔr pəˈreɪ ʃən]  

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Definition of 'Corporation' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) corporation
an association of individuals, created by law and having an existence apart from that of its members as well as distinct and inherent powers and liabilities.

2.  corporation
an incorporated business; company.

3.  corporation
(often cap.) the principal officials of a city or town.

4.  corporation
any group of persons united or regarded as united in one body.

5.  corporation
Informal. a paunch; potbelly.

Etymology:  (1400–50; late ME < LL corporātiō guild, L: physical makeup, build. See corporate , -tion)

Definition of 'Corporation' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) corporation, corp
a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state

2. (noun) pot, potbelly, bay window, corporation, tummy
slang for a paunch


Definition of 'Corporation' Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary 

1. (noun) corporation
a large company


Definition of 'Corporation' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) Corporation
a body politic or corporate, formed and authorized by law to act as a single person, and endowed by law with the capacity of succession; a society having the capacity of transacting business as an individual



'Corporation' - Nearby Entries  

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