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Stock

Definition

Equity ownership in a corporation, entitling the owner to share in the profits of the corporation.

See also

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

1) A proportional ownership interest of a corporation's capital, represented by shares (equal units of ownership). 2) Inventory (goods) of a business meant for sale.

Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.

August 19, 2010, 5:25 pm