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Società is an Italian term that can refer to two related but distinct ideas: the broad concept of a society as a network of relationships among people within a community, and the specific legal form of a business entity. In everyday use, società denotes organized social life—how individuals and groups interact, form institutions, and share norms, values, and institutions such as families, schools, religious bodies, and governments. The word derives from Latin societas, meaning companionship, alliance, or fellowship, and it is a central concept in sociology, anthropology, and political theory. In these fields, society is studied as a structure comprising roles, institutions, and processes that shape behavior, identity, and social order, including patterns of cooperation, conflict, inequality, and cultural transmission.

In legal and economic contexts, società refers to formal corporate or collective entities. Italian civil and

- società per azioni (S.p.A.), a joint-stock company

- società a responsabilità limitata (S.r.l.), a limited liability company

- società in nome collettivo (S.n.c.), a general partnership

- società in accomandita (S.a.p.A.), a limited and general partnership

The distinction often reflects differences in liability, governance, and financing. A società di persone typically emphasizes

Thus, socità encompasses both the broad study of human organized life and the specific legal forms used

commercial
law
distinguishes
between
societies
of
persons
(società
di
persone)
and
societies
of
capital
(società
di
capitali).
Common
forms
include:
the
involvement
and
liability
of
its
members,
while
a
società
di
capitali
concentrates
on
capital
contribution
with
liability
generally
limited
to
the
investment.
to
conduct
business
within
that
social
framework.