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scorched earth policy Finance Definition
A method of dealing with an unwanted takeover attempt in which the target company sells its valuable assets and takes on debt in order to make itself appear unattractive to the company planning the takeover.

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  1. ‹ scorch
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  4. ‹ scopula
  5. ‹ scopolamine
  6. ‹ -scope
  7. ‹ scope of employment
  8. ‹ scope of authority
  9. ‹ scope creep
  10. ‹ scope
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