organize

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Case Law, Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Anderson (1889)

Definitions from Case Law

From 354 U.S. 298 - Yates v. United States · 1957Most cited · 2,620 citing opinions

to 'establish,' 'found,' or 'bring into existence,' and that in this sense the Communist Party 4 was organized by 1945 at the latest.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

To establish or furnish with organs; to systematize; to put into working order; to arrange in order for the normal exercise of its appropriate functions. The word "organize," as used in railroad and other charters, ordinarily signifies the choice and qualification of all necessary officers for the transaction of the business of the corporation. This is usually done after all the capital stock has been subscribed for. New Haven & D. R. Co. v. Chapman, 38 Conn. 66.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

To establish or furnish with organs; to systematize; to put into working order; to arrange in order for the normal exercise of its appropriate functions, The word “organize,” as used in railroad and other charters, ordinarily signifies the choice and qualification of all necessary ofa!l the capital stock has been subscribed for. 38 Conn. 66.

A Dictionary of Law

William C. Anderson · 1889

In the sense of to constitute, to qualify for the exercise of appropriate functions, may refer to a government, a court, a legislative body, a board of deputies or other officers. See Territory, 2. Organizing an incorporation refers to the choice and qualification of of Bcers necessary for the transaction of business.'