separate entity
/sɛpəˈreɪt ɛnˈtɪti/ · sep·a·rate en·ti·ty
noun
- A distinct, independent unit or organization that operates separately from others. The company is considered a separate entity from its parent corporation.
- A person or thing that is separate from others, often in a physical or emotional sense. She was a separate entity from her twin sister, with her own interests and personality.
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Did you know? The concept of a separate entity has been used in law to establish the liability and responsibility of companies and individuals, allowing for clear distinctions between personal and corporate assets.