stakeholder
noun
stake·hold·er
ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər 
1
: a person entrusted with the stakes of bettors
2
: one that has a stake in an enterprise
3
: one who is involved in or affected by a course of action
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Leading firms reduce fragmentation by aligning engineering, product and legal stakeholders into joint accountability pods during product planning.
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Jagbir Kaur, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
More than 100 meetings with stakeholders went into developing the document, Wellman said.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
As part of its long-term vision for responsible development, the county welcomes residents, business owners and civic stakeholders to attend and help shape growth management strategies.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025
His research focuses on unearthing important discoveries in the domains of strategic leadership, corporate governance, and stakeholder strategy.
—Diego Villalpando, Harvard Business Review, 11 June 2025
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Jagbir Kaur, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
More than 100 meetings with stakeholders went into developing the document, Wellman said.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
As part of its long-term vision for responsible development, the county welcomes residents, business owners and civic stakeholders to attend and help shape growth management strategies.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025
His research focuses on unearthing important discoveries in the domains of strategic leadership, corporate governance, and stakeholder strategy.
—Diego Villalpando, Harvard Business Review, 11 June 2025
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“Stakeholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stakeholder. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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stakeholder
noun
stake·hold·er
ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər
1
: a person holding property or owing an obligation that is claimed by two or more adverse claimants and who has no claim to or interest in the property or obligation
2
: a person having an interest or share in a commercial undertaking
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