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Joint stock — Joint Joint (joint), a. [F., p. p. of joindre. See {Join}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Joined; united; combined; concerted; as, joint action. [1913 Webster] 2. Involving the united activity of two or more; done or produced by two or more working together … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
joint-stock — jointˈ stock noun Stock held jointly (jointˈ stock company one whose capital is split into many units, held by different owners) • • • Main Entry: ↑join … Useful english dictionary
joint´-stock´ — joint stock, stock or capital contributed and owned by a number of persons jointly. It is divided into shares and serves as a common fund. –joint´ stock´, adjective … Useful english dictionary
Joint-Stock — (engl., spr. Dschoint Stock), Actienbank … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
joint stock — n. stock or capital held in a common fund … English World dictionary
Joint-stock company — Joint Joint (joint), a. [F., p. p. of joindre. See {Join}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Joined; united; combined; concerted; as, joint action. [1913 Webster] 2. Involving the united activity of two or more; done or produced by two or more working together … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Joint Stock Companies Act 1856 — Parliament of the United Kingdom Statute book chapter 19 20 Vict. c.47 Introduced by Robert Lowe … Wikipedia
joint-stock association — or company An unincorporated business enterprise with ownership interests represented by shares of stock. This type enterprise was recognized at common law and by statute is generally treated as a corporate entity for certain purposes. Such… … Black's law dictionary
joint stock association — or company An unincorporated business enterprise with ownership interests represented by shares of stock. This type enterprise was recognized at common law and by statute is generally treated as a corporate entity for certain purposes. Such… … Black's law dictionary
joint-stock company — joint stock association or company An unincorporated business enterprise with ownership interests represented by shares of stock. This type enterprise was recognized at common law and by statute is generally treated as a corporate entity for… … Black's law dictionary
