ordinary shares

A form of ordinary share — A share of common stock.

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common stockcommon shares

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of ordinary share

Synonyms & antonyms

nounstock other than preferred stock; entitles the owner to a share of the corporation's profits and a share of the voting power in shareholder elections

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common stockcommon shares
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