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JOINT-STOCK

\d͡ʒˈɔ͡ɪntstˈɒk], \d‍ʒˈɔ‍ɪntstˈɒk], \dʒ_ˈɔɪ_n_t_s_t_ˈɒ_k]\

Definitions of JOINT-STOCK

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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Stock held in company. Joint-stock Company, a company for carrying on any business, having the stock or capital divided into shares, which are transferable by each owner, without the consent of the other partners.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A common fund or stock formed by the contributions or paid-up shares of different persons.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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