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corp

/kɔːrp/ /kɔːrːp/

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A non-commissioned officer army rank with NATO code OR-4. The rank below a sergeant but above a lance corporal and private.

Examples :

"After years of dedicated service, Private Miller was promoted to Corp and received new stripes on his uniform. "

military war person

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A non-commissioned officer rank in the police force, below a sergeant but above a private or patrolman.

Examples :

"The patrolman addressed his supervisor as "Good morning, Corp," before receiving his daily assignment. "

police government job

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A worker in charge of the wagonway, reporting to the deputy.

Examples :

"The new corp carefully inspected the wagonway tracks before allowing the coal cars to proceed. "

job business work

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The white linen cloth on which the elements of the Eucharist are placed; a communion cloth.

Examples :

"Before placing the chalice and paten, the priest carefully smoothed the corp on the altar. "

religion ritual theology

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A body corporate, created by law or under authority of law, having a continuous existence independent of the existences of its members, and powers and liabilities distinct from those of its members.

Examples :

""Although John founded the tech startup, once it became a formally registered corp, he was no longer personally liable for the company's debts." "

business law organization economy finance

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The municipal governing body of a borough or city.

Examples :

"The corp voted to increase funding for the local library. "

government politics

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In Fascist Italy, a joint association of employers' and workers' representatives.

Examples :

"In Fascist Italy, labor disputes were often settled within the corp, a government-controlled association of both factory owners and their employees. "

politics government organization business economy history state society

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noun

A protruding belly; a paunch.

Examples :

"After years of enjoying his favorite foods, he noticed he was developing a noticeable corp. "

body appearance