La personne morale
Example: La personne morale doit respecter les lois commerciales strictes.
Definition
"La personne morale" refers to a legal entity, such as a corporation or organization, recognized by law as having rights and responsibilities similar to those of an individual. It can enter contracts, own property, and be held accountable under commercial laws.
Etymology
The term "la personne morale" originates from French legal terminology, combining "personne" meaning person, and "morale" meaning moral or legal entity. It distinguishes entities recognized by law from natural persons, emphasizing their artificial but legally valid status.
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"La personne morale" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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