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Noun: joint-stock company
  1. A company (usually unincorporated) which has the capital of its members pooled in a common fund; transferable shares represent ownership interest; shareholders are legally liable for all debts of the company

Derived forms: joint-stock companies

Type of: company

Encyclopedia: Joint-stock company

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