Proxy Voting
/ˈprɑksi ˈvoʊtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of casting a vote on behalf of a shareholder or member through an authorized representative instead of attending a meeting personally.
Shareholders exercised proxy voting to decide on the board election.
Forms
- proxy voting
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Commentary
Proxy voting allows participation in decision-making when physical presence is impractical and must be authorized by a valid proxy.
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