English Reference
noun

LLC

n.
US /ˌɛˌɫɛɫˌsi/ llc

  1. 01 C1 Advanced American EnglishTechnical Law

    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.

    Usage

    Usually used as a post-nominal title after a company name, often preceded by a comma.

    Teacher's tip

    This is primarily a US legal term. In the UK, the equivalent structure is usually a 'Private Limited Company' (Ltd).

    sole proprietorship
  2. 02 C2 Proficiency Technical Computing

    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.

    Usage

    Used as an uncountable noun in technical documentation.

    Teacher's tip

    This is a highly specialized term used almost exclusively by network engineers and IT professionals.

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