Definitions. — Delaware Code § 1901
Delaware Code § 1901 — Definitions.. Reproduced from the official Delaware Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 1901. Definitions.
In this chapter:
(1) “Member” means a person who, under the rules or practices of a nonprofit association, may participate in the selection of persons authorized to manage the affairs of the nonprofit association or in the development of policy of the nonprofit association.
(2) “Nonprofit association” means an unincorporated organization consisting of 2 or more members joined by mutual consent for a common, nonprofit purpose. However, joint tenancy, tenancy in common or tenancy by the entireties does not by itself establish a nonprofit association, even if the co-owners share use of the property for a nonprofit purpose.
(3) “Person” means an individual, corporation, statutory trust, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, government, governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality or any other legal or commercial entity.
(4) “State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
71 Del. Laws, c. 79, § 1; 73 Del. Laws, c. 329, § 32;Source: official Delaware text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Delaware Code § 1901
- Jurisdiction: Delaware
- Code: Delaware Code
- Subject: Definitions.
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