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Definition of controlling interest noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

controlling interest

noun
 
/kənˌtrəʊlɪŋ ˈɪntrəst/,
 
/kənˌtrəʊlɪŋ ˈɪntrest/
 
/kənˌtrəʊlɪŋ ˈɪntrəst/,
 
/kənˌtrəʊlɪŋ ˈɪntrest/
[usually singular] (business)
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  1. the fact of owning enough shares in a company to be able to make decisions about what the company should do
    • In May 1948, Hughes purchased a controlling interest in RKO Studios.
    • He has controlling interests in several ventures.
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