What is another word for body corporate?
Pronunciation: [bˈɒdi kˈɔːpəɹət] (IPA) 
Body corporate refers to an entity that is formed by a group of individuals or companies for a common objective. It is also known as a legal person, corporation, or incorporated company. Other synonyms for body corporate include association, organization, consortium, partnership, company, cooperative, society, and firm. These synonyms are used based on the nature and structure of the entity. For instance, a cooperative is a body corporate that is owned and operated by its members. A company is a body corporate that is registered under the Companies Act and has shares that can be publicly traded. Regardless of the synonym used, the body corporate generally has its own legal identity and can own property, enter into contracts, and sue or be sued in its own name.
