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Organization [entity]
This frame describes intentionally formed human social groups (here termed Organizations) with some definite structure and Members. They may be relatively informal, consisting only of a group of individuals who are aware of who is and who is not a fellow member, or they may be complex and long-lasting, such as the Roman Catholic Church or the Conservative Party.
Lucien is in the [brotherhood|target].
Lucien is in the [brotherhood|target].
Properties
- ID
- #1371
- Entry
- frm_organization
- Namespace
- Entity
- FrameNet version
- Organization (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Organization
Core Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Members |
A person belonging to an Organization.
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category
human
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| Organization |
The entity of which the individuals are Members.
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category
group
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— |
Peripheral Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place |
This FE describes the general location where the Organization operates, but does not indicate the possessor of the Organization.
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category
locative_relation
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— |
| Purpose |
The reason for which an Organization is formed.
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category
state_of_affairs
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (4)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Container_possessor |
The location or political locale that the Organization is contained within.
Or, if you want to work on women's human rights issues, work for a Canadian|con organization that advocates on behalf of women. |
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| Descriptor |
Any description of the Organization not covered by a more specific frame element.
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| Name |
A name given to the Organization for identification.
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| Period_of_existence |
The interval during which the Organization exists.
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Frame-Frame Relations (5)
Inheritance
Using
Lexical Units (19)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| agency.n | — | COD: a government office or department providing a specific service for a state. |
| association.n | — | COD: a group of people organized for a joint purpose. |
| board.n | — | FN: A group of people designated or elected to head a beaurocratic body. |
| brotherhood.n | — | FN: a fraternity of men joined by like interests |
| cartel.n | — | FN: an organization of producers (and sometimes middlemen) intended to control commerce in some commodity for the benefit of the members. |
| club.n | — | FN: A voluntary social organization created for the benefit of its members; clubs may be informal, or large and highly organized. |
| committee.n | — | FN: A small group assembling to decide certain affairs or charge some endeavor. |
| delegation.n | — | FN: An group of individuals meeting in a group in representation of others. |
| government.n | — | COD: the governing body of a state |
| group.n | — | FN: an organized set of individuals set upon some task |
| intelligence.n | — | FN: an organization devoted to the collection of information. |
| league.n | — | COD: a collection of people, countries, or groups that combine for mutual protection or cooperation. |
| news outlet.n | — | FN: an organization that provides news to other groups; this includes both companies, such as news papers and press agencies and government bodies, such as the White House Press Office. |
| order.n | — | FN: an group of people joined for a common purpose |
| organization.n | — | COD: an organized body of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department. |
| panel.n | — | FN: an small group assembing to discuss, investigate or decide on certain affairs, especially in the context of business or government |
| parliament.n | — | FN: The highest legislative body of a country. In a parliamentary system, the "government", which has executuve powers, is led by a group of members of parliament (either from one party or a coalition of parties) who have the support of the majority of the members. |
| society.n | — | FN: an club formed for a specific activity |
| union.n | — | COD: a club, society, or association formed by people with a common interest or purpose. |
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