Professional association
TYPICALLY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SEEKING TO FURTHER A PARTICULAR PROFESSION
Professional associations; Professional bodies; Professional organization; Professional organisation; Professional governing body; Professional society; Professional organizations; Professional body; Professional societies; Professional Association
A professional association (also called a professional body, professional organization, or professional society) usually seeks to further a particular profession, the interests of individuals and organisations engaged in that profession, and the public interest. In the United States, such an association is typically a nonprofit business league for tax purposes.