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UNDERWRITING RISK

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Definitions of UNDERWRITING RISK

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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The risk incurred if securities dont sell. Any shortfall must be covered by the underwriter. Or the risk that loss will be greater than insurance can cover.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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