"controlling interest" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: controlling interests [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} controlling interest (plural controlling interests)
  1. The ownership by an individual or entity of more than half a company's shares, giving them a voting majority and thus the ability to control decision-making at the company. Wikipedia link: controlling interest
    Sense id: en-controlling_interest-en-noun-DywLiRaX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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