Definition of board of directors

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TeachMeFinance.com - explain board of directors



board of directors -- the group of persons who make up the governing body of an institution, and are responsible for policy and overall direction of the organization.

historic definition...

Board of directors -- The governing body of an incorporated company. The word directorate is sometimes used in place of the longer term board of directors ; sometimes, also, the word directory is used in place of board of directors.



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