"Enron" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Enrons [plural]
Etymology: After Enron Corporation, major American energy company that collapsed in 2001 due to accounting fraud. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Enron (plural Enrons)
  1. The events that led up to the bankruptcy of the Enron Corporation, or by extension any similar events. Wikipedia link: Enron Corporation
    Sense id: en-Enron-en-noun-uo~ANyCm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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