What matters in law is the legal definition, which is "that which can have rights
and duties". A somewhat circular definition, since "rights" are "just claims by
persons", and "duties" are "obligations of persons". But foundational terms tend
to be circular that way.

uncoolrabbit wrote:
> per·son·hood n.
> The state or condition of being a person, especially having those
> qualities that confer distinct individuality.
>
> This definition requires a clear definition of person.
>
> per·son n.
>
> 1) A human being.
>
> (Secondly, additionaly and subordinately:
>
> 2) A non human entity with legal rights.)


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