Section 17.202. Definitions  


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  • The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

    Business—A commercial or professional activity.

    Entity—An individual, corporation, association, partnership, joint-stock company, business trust, syndicate, joint adventureship or other combination or group of persons.

    Fictitious name—An assumed or fictitious name, style or designation other than the proper name of the entity using the name. The term includes the name of an association, general partnership, business trust, syndicate, joint adventureship or similar combination or group of persons.

The provisions of this § 17.202 adopted April 17, 1992, effective April 18, 1992, 22 Pa.B. 1993.