corporate powers

corporate powers
The powers granted to a corporation in its charter, or by the statutes under which it is created, or such powers as are necessary for the purpose of carrying out its express powers and the object of its incorporation. 19 Am J2d Corp § 952. See capacity of corporation.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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