cross-ownership

American

[kraws-oh-ner-ship, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˈoʊ nərˌʃɪp, ˈkrɒs- /

noun

ownership of two or more similar or related businesses, as communications media, especially in the same locality.

to forbid cross-ownership of newspapers and TV or radio stations in the same city.

Etymology

Origin of cross-ownership

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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Regulators in Japan have encouraged companies to unwind cross-ownership in recent years.

From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025

Financial details of the agreement were not released, it does not involve cross-ownership between the companies, the statement said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2021

The two said only that the "strategic collaboration" does not involve any cross-ownership between the companies.

From Reuters • Nov. 18, 2021

The owners completed a two-day meeting Wednesday, during which they struck down the NFL’s long-standing prohibition against cross-ownership.

From Washington Post • Oct. 17, 2018

For those reading tea leaves on the L.A. situation, the fact that Kroenke got the thumbs up is noteworthy because his cross-ownership situation had been viewed as an irritant among some owners.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2015

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