term:

Articles Of Incorporation

articles of incorporation

:a document by which a corporation is formed that sets forth basic information (as the corporation's name, purpose, directors, and stock) usu. as required by statute see also certificate of incorporation compare bylaws charter NOTE: In most states a corporation is created upon the filing of the articles of incorporation with the secretary of state.

Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.