Buyout Definition & Meaning

buyout
noun
  1. acquisition of a company by purchasing a controlling percentage of its stock

"Buyout" in song lyrics

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  • "jamba juice buyout"
    AOL — AOL
  • "delphi gm buyout"
    AOL — AOL
  • "bellsouth buyout"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with buyout

Usage tips for "buyout"

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