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commercial building
An occupiable enclosed building designated for business establishments, including commercial offices, retail, and warehouses.
A commercial building is an occupiable enclosed structure which is designated for occupancy by business establishments. This includes commercial offices, retail, and warehouse buildings.
This differs from commercial property, which includes any real estate sold or leased for profit-making, including undeveloped land.
The business occupancy concerns the building's intended use. Investment ownership by itself does not turn a building with another use into this commercial-building form.
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- Ein Gebäude, das Geschäfte beinhaltet.
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