stock company

noun

: a company whose ownership is divided into shares that can be bought and sold

: a theater group made up of actors who perform together

Full Definition of STOCK COMPANY

: a corporation or joint-stock company of which the capital is represented by stock

: a theatrical company attached to a repertory theater; especially : one without outstanding stars

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1827

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