entity
Derived from Latin 'entitas', which is from 'ens', meaning 'being'.
NOUN
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[/ˈɛn.tɪ.ti/en-US]
A thing that exists as a particular and discrete unit; an organization or concept that has a distinct existence.
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- The company is a legal entity distinct from its owners.
- In philosophy, a mind is often considered a separate entity.
- The nonprofit organization operates as a charitable entity.
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