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dilution definition - legal

n

  1. Diminution or weakening of a shareholderÂ’s interest in a company by the issuance of more shares to other shareholders.
  2. Of a trademark, by its use as a term of general description or in other derogatory or unauthorized ways.
  3. Of the voting rights of a particular party or group by reapportionment of one or more legislative districts (see gerrymandering).

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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