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stakeholder


stake·hold·er

noun \ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər\

Definition of STAKEHOLDER

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
stake·hold·ing \-diŋ\ noun

First Known Use of STAKEHOLDER

1708

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

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