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stock company
n.
1. A company or corporation whose capital is divided into shares.
2. A permanent company that performs a repertoire of plays, usually at a single theater.
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stock company
n
1. (Stock Exchange) US a business enterprise the capital of which is divided into transferable shares
2. (Theatre) a US term for repertory company
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stock′ com`pany
n.
1. a company or corporation whose capital is divided into shares represented by stock.
2. a theatrical company acting a repertoire of plays, usu. at its own theater.
[1820–30]
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stock company
A theater company that presents a repertory of plays at a single theater.
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| Noun | 1. | stock company - a company whose capital is represented by stock company - an institution created to conduct business; "he only invests in large well-established companies"; "he started the company in his garage" |
| 2. | stock company - a theatrical company that performs plays from a repertoire theater company - a company that produces plays |
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