corporation

• Grande entreprise ou groupe d'entreprises autorisé à agir comme une entité unique, reconnu par la loi comme ayant ses propres droits et obligations.

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.

   Société (personne morale)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbusinesscompanyconglomerateenterprisefirm

2. Legal structureB2formal

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

   société (personne morale)

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

   Synonymesbusinesscompanyenterprisefirmjoint-stock company