Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 108A § 2
In this chapter, "court" includes every court and judge having jurisdiction in the case.
"Business" includes every trade, occupation, or profession.
"Bankrupt" includes bankrupt under the Federal Bankruptcy Act or insolvent under any state insolvent law.
"Conveyance" includes every assignment, lease, mortgage or encumbrance.
"Foreign registered limited liability partnership", a registered limited liability partnership or a limited liability partnership formed pursuant to an agreement governed by the laws of another jurisdiction.
"Real property", includes land or any interest or estate in land.
"Registered limited liability partnership", a partnership registered under section forty-five and complying with section forty-six.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 108A, § 2