body

body.

1. The main part of a written instrument, such as the central part of a statute (after the title and preamble) or the middle part of a complainant’s bill in equity.

2. A collection of laws. — Also termed body of laws. See CORPUS JURIS.

3. An artificial person created by a legal authority. See CORPORATION.

4. An aggregate of individuals or groups. See BODY POLITIC.

5. A deliberative assembly (legislative body). See deliberative assembly under ASSEMBLY.

6. An aggregate of individuals or groups (student body).

7. BODY OF A CLAIM.

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法律翻译郭敏，毕业于欧洲顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译涉及互动娱乐领域的法律文件。