close corporation
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


close corporation

noun \ˈklōs-\

Definition of CLOSE CORPORATION

: a corporation whose stock is not publicly traded but held by a few persons (as those in management)

First Known Use of CLOSE CORPORATION

circa 1902

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: close–coupled
Previous Word in the Dictionary: close communion
All Words Near: close corporation

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up close corporation? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More