cross-own·er·ship
| \ ˈkrȯs-ˈō-nər-ˌship
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Definition of cross-ownership
: single ownership of two or more related businesses (such as a newspaper and a television station) that allows the owner to control competition
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“Cross-ownership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-ownership. Accessed 16 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of cross-ownership was in 1969
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