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articles of incorporation

【意味】
(会社の)定款

【参考】
▷ the basic charter of a corporation or the highest governing document in a corporation(also known as the corporate charter), which generally include the purpose of the corporation, the type and number of shares, and the process of electing a board of directors.

【用例】
▷ our company’s articles of incorporation →当社の定款
▷ In order to incorporate a Stock Company, incorporators must prepare articles of incorporation, and all incorporators must sign or affix their names and seals to it. →株式会社を設立するには、発起人が定款を作成し、その全員がこれに署名し、又は記名押印しなければならない(会社法261)
▷ Articles of incorporation shall not become effective unless they are certified by a notary public. →定款は、公証人の認証を受けなければ、その効力を生じない(会社法301項参照)