Stock Certificate
/ˈstɒk ˌsɜːrtɪfɪkət/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal document evidencing ownership of a specified number of shares in a corporation.
She received a stock certificate proving her investment in the company.
Forms
- stock certificates
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Commentary
Stock certificates serve as physical proof of share ownership but may be replaced by electronic records under modern securities regulations.
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