preference stock

noun

, British.

1. preferred stock.

Word History and Origins

Origin of preference stock¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Preference Stock will, in all probability, be again placed at par in the market before the sailing of the ship next year.

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Preference Stock will doubtless be placed at par in the market before the sailing of the ship next year.

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In 1852 an Act was passed, authorizing a further increase in the capital to the amount of 10,000, to be made preference stock.

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