corporation

• Grande empresa ou grupo de empresas autorizado a atuar como uma entidade única, reconhecido por lei como detentor de direitos e obrigações próprios.

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.

   Corporação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbusinesscompanyconglomerateenterprisefirm

2. Legal structureB2formal

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

   Pessoa jurídica

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

   Sinônimosbusinesscompanyenterprisefirmjoint-stock company