noun
incorporated association; corporate juridical person
A legal term for a membership-based corporation under Japanese law. Often contrasted with 財団法人 (foundation).
See also: 財団法人
この団体は社団法人として登記されている。
This organization is registered as an incorporated association.
社団法人と財団法人の違いを説明してください。
Please explain the difference between an incorporated association and a foundation.