entity

noun

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en·ti·ty | \ ˈen-tə-tē

, ˈe-nə- \

plural entities

Definition of entity

1a : being, existence especially : independent, separate, or self-contained existence

b : the existence of a thing as contrasted with its attributes

2 : something that has separate and distinct existence and objective or conceptual reality

3 : an organization (such as a business or governmental unit) that has an identity separate from those of its members

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One division of the company was broken off as a separate entity. the question of whether extrasensory perception will ever be a scientifically recognized entity

Recent Examples on the Web Potentially yes; however, Nevada’s Waiver of Sovereign Immunity Statute provides that recovery against any governmental entity is limited to $100,000 in damages: 41.035. — Steve Dimopoulos, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 The minimum contribution on which a tax credit may be granted is $250 and the maximum contribution that any non-profit or municipal entity can receive under this program is $150,000. — Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2022 Last week, a bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a bill that would impose penalties on any U.S. entity that knowingly transacts with the Russian central bank’s gold, and punish those who buy and sell gold in Russia. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2022 In Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) seemed to have emerged as a strong alternative to mainstream political parties, with the year-long farm protests seeming to have worked in its favour more than for any other entity. — Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 9 Mar. 2022 The New York City Housing Authority, for example, received more than 5,700 vouchers — more than any other entity — but less than 5% have resulted in leases, according to a database maintained by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. — Seamus Mcavoy, courant.com, 21 Feb. 2022 The defense also has asserted the editorial was predominantly about inflammatory political rhetoric and only made a passing reference to Palin's political committee, which by law is an entity that's separate from her. — CBS News, 16 Feb. 2022 The defense also has asserted the editorial was predominantly about inflammatory political rhetoric and only made a passing reference to Palin’s political committee, which by law is an entity that’s separate from her. — Tom Hays, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Feb. 2022 That’s one rare occasion when Norsk Tipping might be the only entity rooting against Norway. — Ben Cohen, WSJ, 11 Feb. 2022 See More

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15 May 2022

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“Entity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entity. Accessed 24 May. 2022.

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entity

noun

en·ti·ty | \ ˈen(t)-ət-ē

plural entities

Medical Definition of entity

: something (as a disease or condition) that has separate and distinct existence and objective or conceptual reality whether the common cold is an entity has been debated — Year Book of Medicine

entity

noun

en·ti·ty | \ ˈen-ti-tē

plural entities

Legal Definition of entity

: an organization (as a business or governmental unit) that has a legal identity which is separate from those of its members — see also alter ego, instrumentality, juridical person, legal person, pierce