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buyout.

The acquisition of a controlling interest in a business or corporation by outright purchase or by purchase of a majority of issued shares of stock.

6 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The acquisition of a controlling interest in a business or corporation by outright purchase or by purchase of a majority of issued shares of stock.

  2. The use of grant monies to pay for another person to perform the usual duties, especially teaching duties, of someone engaged on the funded project.

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Deverbal from buy out.

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