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

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cross-ownership

An economic recovery and repeal of cross-ownership rules in the mid-1990s spurred further consolidation, as studios and their corporate parents snapped up broadcast and cable networks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

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

NFL owners voted Tuesday to lift the longstanding cross-ownership prohibition, meaning they are now free to own a different professional sports team in cities that have an NFL team.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2018

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