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Definition of

corporation

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firm owned by stockholders an organization in which a number of people provide financing in return for stock. The principle of limited liability limits the maximum loss a stockholder can make if the company fails.

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Definitions of ’corporation’ and meaning of ’corporation’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’corporation’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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