Effective Control

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Definition: Effective Control


Effective Control


Full Definition of Effective Control


noun a situation where someone owns a large number of shares in a company, but less than 50 per cent, and so in effect controls the company because no other single shareholder can outvote him or her a situation where someone owns a large number of shares in a company, but less than 50 per cent, and so in effect controls the company because no other single shareholder can outvote him or her


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Effective Control are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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