noun
Meaning 1
Synonym of shell company.
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Synonyms: shell company
Antonyms: none provided
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noun
Synonym of shell company.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: shell company
Antonyms: none provided
History
So called since such a company's postal address may represent a mailbox rather than an office with employees.