该地区坚称其为一个独立的法律实体。

The region asserted its status as a distinct legal ___entity.

在这个项目中，所有部门必须作为一个单一的实体运作。

In this project, all departments must function as a single ___entity.

出于税收目的，该信托被视为一个独立的财务实体。

The trust is considered a separate financial ___entity for tax purposes.