A pessoa jurídica
Example: A pessoa jurídica deve cumprir todas as obrigações legais.
Definition
"A pessoa jurídica" refers to a legal entity or organization recognized by law as having rights and responsibilities, such as companies or institutions. It can enter contracts, own property, and be held accountable for legal obligations, distinct from individual natural persons.
Etymology
The term "a pessoa jurídica" originates from Portuguese, where "pessoa" means person and "jurídica" relates to law. Together, it literally means a 'legal person.' This concept developed in legal systems to distinguish entities like corporations from natural human beings.
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the legal entity