"cross-ownership" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From cross- + ownership. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|cross|ownership}} cross- + ownership Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cross-ownership (uncountable)
  1. The ownership by a single organization of more than one kind of media outlet, e.g. both newspapers and television. Tags: uncountable
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