stock company
noun
Definition of stock company
1 : a corporation or joint-stock company of which the capital is represented by stock
2 : a theatrical company attached to a repertory theater; especially : one without outstanding stars
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First Known Use of stock company
1827
STOCK COMPANY Defined for English Language Learners
stock company
noun
Definition of stock company for English Language Learners
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: a company whose ownership is divided into shares that can be bought and sold
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: a theater group made up of actors who perform together
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