controlling interest

noun

: sufficient stock ownership in a corporation to exert control over policy

Examples of controlling interest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Frustrated, Raymond makes one last move to acquire controlling interest in Charlie’s life’s work — a building called the Concourse, by way of his ex-wife, Martha (Diane Lane), and teenage son. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024 But Comcast wanted controlling interest and the talks stalled. Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for controlling interest 

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Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of controlling interest was in 1833

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“Controlling interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/controlling%20interest. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.

Legal Definition

controlling interest

see interest sense 1

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