C1nounformalbusinesslaw
US/ˈen.tə.ti/
UK/ˈen.tɪ.ti/
something that exists as a separate unit, such as a company, organization or legal body
In context
The merger created a single legal entity from the two smaller companies.
The contract must be signed by an authorized representative of each entity.
The museum is a separate entity from the university, with its own budget.
Words that go with entity
adjective + noun
- legal entityThe charity is registered as a legal entity.
- separate entityThe branch operates as a separate entity.
- independent entityThe agency is an independent entity, free from government control.
- corporate entityEach corporate entity must file its own tax return.
noun + noun
- business entityA partnership is a common type of business entity.
- government entityThe contract was awarded by a government entity.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
an entity of the companyCorrect: a unit of the company