existent

BrE /ɪɡˈzɪstənt/ AmE /ɪɡˈzɪstənt/

adjective en → es

1 EXIST [attributive / predicative] B2

existing or present in reality; not imaginary or theoretical

existente, real

  • an existent thing/person

Collocations existent entity · existent reality

  • The company is an existent legal entity.

    La empresa es una entidad legal existente.

2 LEGAL [attributive / predicative] C1

having the status of a legal person; recognized by law as having rights and obligations

legalmente constituido, reconocido por la ley

  • an existent company/organization

Collocations existent corporation · existent entity

  • The organization is an existent legal entity with its own rights and responsibilities.

    La organización es una entidad legal existente con sus propios derechos y responsabilidades.