joint-stock company
(business, finance, legal, UK) A company with transferable ownership interests and limited shareholder liability.
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(business, finance, legal, UK) A company with transferable ownership interests and limited shareholder liability.
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(business, finance, legal, US) A company with transferable ownership interests and unlimited shareholder liability.
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