word
poison pill
POY-zen PIL
ˈpɔɪzən pɪlListen
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Syllable breakdown
poisonpill
Dictionary meaning
defensive strategy used by a target company to deter a hostile takeover by making itself unattractive to the acquirer; a shareholder rights plan that dilutes the acquirer's stake by allowing existing shareholders to purchase additional shares at a discount
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