Word: nonperson
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: non
per
son
Definition: Not a legal entity; that can do the things a human person is usually able to do in law – such as enter into contracts, sue and be sued, own property, and so on
Morphemes:
Affix: non-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used in the sense of no or none to show lack of or failure to perform; or in the sense of not to negate the meaning of the word to which it is prefixed.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nōn
Language: ML.
Decoded: non
Meaning: not
Affix: person
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any individual or formal organization with standing before the courts.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: persōna
Language: la
Decoded: persona
Meaning: mask used by actor; role, part, character