legal personality

Definition of "legal personality"
  1. The condition of being recognized as a legal person in the eyes of law
How to use "legal personality" in a sentence
  1. A corporation has a legal personality, meaning it can enter into contracts and own property.
  2. Even after the owner's death, the company retains its legal personality.
  3. Because of its legal personality, the non-profit organization was able to sue for damages.

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