Definition of "cooperatives" [cooperatives]

• Plural form of cooperative. (noun)

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• "The reason why there are no substantive non-profit insurance cooperatives is that they are not as viable as it seems now!!!"
• "Under the law, a limited number of civil societies and associations that are specifically designated as non-profit organizations, as well as certain cooperatives, are considered as non-taxpayers, although they are required to file annual information returns to determine their net excess of income over expenses."
• "With all the news about Big Government -- the cabinet reshuffle slated for next year, the Cross-Strait agreements slated to pass without real legislative oversight -- there's still plenty of stuff going on with Little Government that shows how KMT control of local faction networks and local agriculture and irrigation cooperatives translates into local political dominance."