Lexica → Word → corporate
| Letter | C |
|---|---|
| Letter name | cee |
| Pronounciation | /siː/ |
| Word: | corporate |
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| Century: | 14th |
| DA Name: | corporate |
| Era: | C.E. |
| Origin: | Original |
| Type: | Official |
| Source Language: | Latin |
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Definition: | From 14th Century Latin corporatus meaning "a body formed by CHARTER having legal PERSONALITY". From the ancient pre 3rd Century Latin corpus = "(dead) body". Not to be confused with a COMPANY which has always denoted ultimate ownership by the Roman Cult. In contrast, the first GUILDS established were Corporates. Today, the word Corporate is mistakenly considered synonymous with COMPANY. |