juridical person
noun
in the civil law of Louisiana
: an entity (as a partnership or corporation) that is given rights and responsibilities compare natural person
Note: The rights and responsibilities of a juridical person are distinct from those of the natural persons constituting it.
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“Juridical person.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/juridical%20person. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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