LLC
- 01 C1 Advanced
Stands for Limited Liability Company. A business where the owners do not have to pay the company's debts with their own personal money.
Abbreviation for Limited Liability Company. A legal business entity that protects its members from personal liability for corporate debts while allowing for flexible tax treatment.
Simple“She decided to register her small catering business as an LLC to protect her personal savings.”
In context“The partners opted to form an LLC rather than a corporation to avoid double taxation while maintaining a shield against personal liability for the firm's obligations.”
UsageUsually used as a post-nominal title after a company name, often preceded by a comma.
Teacher's tipThis is primarily a US legal term. In the UK, the equivalent structure is usually a 'Private Limited Company' (Ltd).
SynonymsAntonymssole proprietorship - 02 C2 Proficiency
Stands for Logical Link Control. A technical part of a computer network that helps different devices talk to each other.
Abbreviation for Logical Link Control. The upper sublayer of the data link layer in the OSI model, providing addressing and control mechanisms for various network protocols.
Simple“The network engineer checked the LLC settings to fix the connection problem between the two servers.”
In context“The LLC sublayer acts as an interface between the media access control layer and the network layer, ensuring reliable data transmission across the physical link.”
UsageUsed as an uncountable noun in technical documentation.
Teacher's tipThis is a highly specialized term used almost exclusively by network engineers and IT professionals.