buyout

//ˈbaɪˌaʊt//
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Noun

buyoutSingular
buyoutsPlural
1

The purchase of a controlling share or all of a company's stock, especially by its own managers or employees.

The management team completed a buyout of the company last month.

2

A payment made to someone to give up their position, rights, or ownership in something.

The company offered him a generous buyout to leave his position early.

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