An entity that exercises some of the functions of a corporation, but has not been granted separate legal personality by statute; especially, a public corporation with limited authority and powers, such as a county or school district.

plural of corporate tax

plural of corporate raid

plural of corporate raider

The process of buying a large stake in a corporation and then using shareholder voting rights to require the company to undertake novel measures designed to increase the share value, generally in opposition to the desires and practices of management.

One who carries out corporate raids.

(chiefly Canada, idiomatic, derogatory) A business corporation or business executive receiving significant financial assistance from government sources.

plural of corporativist

Synonym of corporatism

Synonym of corporatist