Meaning Of The Word Joint-stock company

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What's The Definition Of Joint-stock company?

joint-stock company
countable noun: A joint-stock company is a company that is owned by the people who have bought shares in that company.

joint-stock company in British English
a business firm with a joint stock, owned by the stockholders in shares which each may sell or transfer independently
noun: a business enterprise characterized by its separate legal existence and the sharing of ownership between shareholders, whose liability is limited
noun: an association of individuals in a business enterprise with transferable shares of stock, much like a corporation except that stockholders are liable for the debts of the business

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