corporation

• Eine große Kapitalgesellschaft oder ein Zusammenschluss von Unternehmen, die rechtlich als eine Einheit mit eigenen Rechten und Pflichten gilt. Auch allgemein ein großes Unternehmen oder Konzern.

A large company or group of companies authorized to act as a single entity, recognized by law as having its own rights and liabilities.

1. Business entityB2formal

   A large company or group of companies authorized to act as a single entity and recognized as such in law.

   Kapitalgesellschaft

   • The corporation announced its quarterly earnings yesterday.
   • She works for a multinational corporation based in New York.
   • The corporation is responsible for the environmental cleanup.

   Synonymebusinesscompanyconglomerateenterprisefirm

2. Legal structureB2formal

   A legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners, with rights and liabilities.

   Juristische Person

   • The corporation was established in 1995.
   • The board of directors governs the corporation.
   • The corporation filed for bankruptcy protection.

   Synonymebusinesscompanyenterprisefirmjoint-stock company