§ 4.10 Meaning of terms

Terms Used In CFR > Title 27 > Chapter I > Subchapter A > Part 4 > Subpart B - Definitions

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • State: includes the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. See 27 CFR 4.10
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.