memorandum and articles of association

memorandum and articles of association
/meməˌrændəm ənd ˌɑ:tik(ə)lz əv əˌsəυsi'eɪʃ(ə)n/, memorandum of association /meməˌrændəm əv əˌsəυsi'eɪʃ(ə)n/ noun
the legal documents which set up a limited company and give details of its name, aims, authorised share capital, conduct of meetings, appointment of directors and registered office

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