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entity
Definitions
1
noun
A
thing
with
distinct
and
independent
existence
,
often
used
to
refer
to
organizations
,
businesses
,
or
any
identifiable
unit
.
The
company
was
recognized
as
a
separate
legal
entity
.
Each
department
within
the
university
functions
as
an
independent
entity
.
The
new
law
affects
every
entity
operating
in
the
country
.
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Language
Latin
Original word
entitas
Word parts
ens (being) + -itas (quality or state)
Originally meant
the quality of being
Background
The term 'entity' comes from the Latin word 'entitas', which was used in philosophical contexts to describe the state of being or existence. It entered English in the 16th century, primarily in philosophical and legal discussions.