A characteristic of a business entity that uniquely distinguishes it from other instances of the entity for the long term is called a(n):
A) name.
B) definition.
C) identifier.
D) integrity rule.

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An identifier is a characteristic that uniquely identifies a business entity from other instances of the entity. It is essential for the long term identification and differentiation of the entity. For example, a company's registration number, taxpayer identification number (TIN), or employee identification number (EIN) are all identifiers that differentiate the entity from others.

A Characteristic of a Business Entity That Uniquely Distinguishes It