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corporation theory  

Definition

  • Legal personality, derived from the Roman legal term persona, refers to the ability (assigned by the legal order) to hold assets, rights, and duties. It is a central foundational component of modern private law. [Source: Encyclopedia of Political Theory; Corporation Theory]

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