livery company

• Tipo de asociación comercial o gremio de la City de Londres, que históricamente regulaba un oficio o profesión concreta y que hoy se dedica principalmente a actividades benéficas y ceremoniales.

A type of trade association or guild in the City of London, historically responsible for regulating a specific craft or trade, now primarily involved in charitable and ceremonial activities.

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   One of the historic trade associations or guilds in the City of London, originally formed to regulate a specific craft or trade.

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   • The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers is one of the oldest livery companies.
   • Many livery companies still support charitable causes and education.
   • He was invited to a banquet at a famous livery company hall.