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

When Walter bought his controlling interest in the Lakers, the deal specified that Jeanie Buss would stay on as the team’s governor. — Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Just months ago, Mark Walter bought a controlling interest in the team from the Buss family, owners since 1979. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Walter, who also owns controlling interest in the Los Angeles Dodgers, among other teams, reflected on his time owning the Lakers in his statement. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

The lingering question, of course, is whether Monfort might one day decide to give up his controlling interest in the team. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for controlling interest

• noninterest

Legal Definition

controlling interest

see also:

interest sense 1