Legal Definitions - association

An association is a group of people who come together for a specific purpose. They are usually tax-exempt under nonprofit501 exemption, but if they have certain features that make them look like a corporation, they may still have to pay taxes.

Examples of associations include:

• Homeowners associations
• Condominium associations
• Social advocacy groups

These associations are formed to serve a specific purpose. For example, a homeowners association may be formed to maintain the common areas of a neighborhood, while a social advocacy group may be formed to promote a particular cause or issue.

Association is also a term used to describe the act of meeting people and sharing ideas. This is protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees freedom of association.