Definition of stakeholder
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1708
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STAKEHOLDER Defined for English Language Learners
stakeholder
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: a person or business that has invested money in something (such as a company)
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: a person who holds the money that people have bet on something and then gives it to the winner
Law Dictionary
stakeholder
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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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