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noun
The ownership by an individual or entity of more than half a company's shares, giving them a voting majority and thus the ability to control decision-making at the company.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business
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noun
ownership of more than 50% of a corporation's voting shares
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: interest, stake
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