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limited company

American

[lim-i-tid kuhm-puh-nee] / ˈlɪm ɪ tɪd ˈkʌm pə ni /

noun

British.

a company in which the shareholders cannot be assessed for debts of the company beyond the sum they still have invested in the company.

limited company British

noun

a company whose owners enjoy limited liability for the company's debts and losses

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Etymology

Origin of limited company

First recorded in 1850–55

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limited company

When System de Min was created as a limited company in 2022, de Min began to secure early investment for his construction technology business.

From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026

Edinburgh Airport Ltd, a private limited company, was prosecuted under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 at a hearing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2025

A limited company, UCL Tickets Ltd, was named on bank statements when customers paid.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2024

Last November, Snyder also reportedly listed his primary residence to be in England when filing a certificate overseas for his private limited company, Snyder UK Investments Limited.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 6, 2023

A limited company is being formed to carry out the plan, if it prove to be feasible.

From Ovington's Bank by Stanley J. Weyman

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