Stake
/steɪk/
Definitions
- (n.) A share or interest in a business, property, or venture.
She holds a 20% stake in the company.
- (n.) An amount of money risked or invested in a wager or business deal.
He increased his stake in the poker game.
- (v.) To risk or put forward money or resources on an enterprise or wager.
They staked their savings on the new startup.
Forms
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- staked
- staking
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying the nature and extent of a stake clarifies parties' rights and obligations.
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