stakeholder

noun

stake·​hold·​er ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce stakeholder (audio)
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
stakeholding noun

Examples of stakeholder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web What’s the definition of DEI? Speaker of the House Dan Hawkins, a Wichita Republican, echoed other Republicans and said the bill was a compromise and that university presidents, the Kansas Board of Regents and other stakeholders were neutral on the matter. Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024 Tencent Music, is a major stakeholder in both Spotify and Universal Music Group. Patrick Frater, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024 The Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition, a group of stakeholders, agencies and experts in treatment, harm reduction, prevention, health care, criminal justice and more, planned to share its annual report, the State of the Addiction Crisis, on Friday at the Hamilton County coroner’s office. The Enquirer, 15 Mar. 2024 As the release date neared, lawmakers, colleges and other stakeholders say the Education Department kept them in the dark. Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024 Budget constraints and resistance to change can hinder the adoption of necessary security protocols, underscoring the need for strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. David Balaban, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 The preferences of each of these stakeholders will need to be understood and balanced. François Candelon, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2024 The well-being and safety of every Suns employee, player, coach and stakeholder is first and foremost our priority. Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Mar. 2024 The agency has a long history of working with a variety of stakeholders to gather input on technologies, Commerce Department spokesman Charlie Andrews said. Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of stakeholder was in 1708

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“Stakeholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stakeholder. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Legal Definition

stakeholder

noun
stake·​hold·​er ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər How to pronounce stakeholder (audio)
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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