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"An organization such as a company or trust fund that the law treats as if it were a person, capable of entering into contracts and of being sued."
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"(law) An organization such as a company or trust fund that the law treats as if it were a person, capable of entering into contracts and of being sued."
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"word": "legal person"
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"(law) An organization such as a company or trust fund that the law treats as if it were a person, capable of entering into contracts and of being sued."
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