word
Liquidation Preference
lik-wid-AY-shun PREF-er-ents
/ˌlɪkwɪˈdeɪʃən ˈprɛfərəns/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
liquidationpreference
Dictionary meaning
A contractual right giving certain investors priority to receive their investment back before other shareholders in a liquidation event
Examples
- The 1x liquidation preference meant preferred shareholders got paid first in the acquisition.
Pronunciation tips
Stress the fourth syllable: 'li-quid-AY-tion'.
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