société anonyme (soh-see-ay-tay an-aw-neem), n. [French] French law. An incorporated joint-stock company.
société d’acquêts (soh-see-ay-tay dah-kay), n. [French] French law. A written agreement between husband and wife designating community property to be only that property acquired during marriage.
société en commandite (soh-see-ay-tay awn koh-mawn-deet), n. [French] French law. A limited partnership.
société en nom collectif (soh-see-ay-tay awni nawin koh-lek-teef), n. [French] French law. A partnership in which all members are jointly and severally liable for the partnership debts; an ordinary partnership.
société en participation (soh-see-ay-tay awn pahr-tee-see-pah-syawn), n. French law. A joint venture.
société par actions (soh-see-ay-tay pahr ak-syawn), n. French law. A joint-stock company.
