shark repellent

noun

: any of various measures that a company uses to fend off unwanted takeover attempts

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shark repellent was in 1977

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“Shark repellent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shark%20repellent. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Legal Definition

shark repellent

noun
shark re·​pel·​lent
-ri-ˈpe-lənt
: any measure taken by a corporation to discourage a hostile takeover attempt
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