plural entities
formal
: something that exists by itself : something that is separate from other things
One division of the company was broken off as a separate entity.
a business/commercial/corporate entity
government/political/legal entities
distinct/independent entities
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“Entity.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/entity. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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