corporate
adjective
cor·po·rate
ˈkȯr-p(ə-)rət 
1
a
: formed into an association and endowed by law with the rights and liabilities of an individual : incorporated
b
: of or relating to a corporation
a plan to reorganize the corporate structure
c
: of, relating to, or being the large corporations of a country or region considered as a unit
the latest trend in corporate America
d
: having qualities (such as commercialism or lack of originality) associated with large corporations or attributed to their influence or control
corporate rock music
corporate art
2
: of, relating to, or formed into a unified body of individuals
Human law arises by the corporate action of a people …—
George H. Sabine
George H. Sabine
corporately
adverb
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Examples of corporate in a Sentence
We have to change the corporate structure to survive.
A bunch of corporate types in suits were sitting at the table in the conference room.
He is one of the most powerful men in corporate America.
The business is a corporate entity.
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—Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
North Carolina has the lowest corporate tax rate in the country, at 2.5%.
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For some, the shift away from climbing the corporate ladder represents a healthier relationship with work.
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Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
North Carolina has the lowest corporate tax rate in the country, at 2.5%.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025
For some, the shift away from climbing the corporate ladder represents a healthier relationship with work.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Tao is a 20-year Sony veteran who was previously senior VP of finance, corporate strategy and development for Sony Interactive Entertainment.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Corporate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corporate. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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corporate
adjective
cor·po·rate
ˈkȯr-p(ə-)rət
1
a
: formed into a corporation
b
: of, relating to, or being a corporation
take corporate action
2
: of, relating to, or being a whole composed of individuals
united together and took corporate action
corporately
adverb
Legal Definition
corporate
1 of 2 adjective
cor·po·rate
ˈkȯr-pə-rət
: of or relating to a business corporation
corporate
2 of 2 noun
: a bond issued by a business corporation
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