Corporation (US law)/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Corporation (US law).

A legal entity that is distinct from its owners and may employ people, buy and sell assets, and lend or borrow money; it is jointly owned by shareholders, who participate in its profits but are not personally liable for its debts.