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“Corporations cannot commit treason, nor be outlawed, nor excommunicated, for they have no souls.” quote by Edward Coke
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“Corporations cannot commit treason, nor be outlawed, nor excommunicated, for they have no souls.”

Edward Coke

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Legal entities lack moral agency; they cannot bear personal guilt or be punished as individuals.

In simple terms: Corporations are not moral persons.

Key Takeaway

Law treats firms as property, not souls.

Themes

law morality corporate personhood justice ethics

Mood

analytical critical

Type

maxim legal observation

When to use this quote

  • court rulings
  • regulatory debates
  • shareholder disputes
  • public policy discussions

Key Concepts

jurisprudence legal fiction responsibility

Practical Applications

  • legal analysis
  • policy drafting

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can a corporation be held ethically accountable?
  • How does personhood affect liability?
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