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subsidiary company

American

noun

a company whose controlling interest is owned by another company.

subsidiary company British

noun

a company with at least half of its capital stock owned by another company

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Etymology

Origin of subsidiary company

First recorded in 1915–20

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If the union calls for a stoppage, it will let the company know beforehand so measures can be adopted to "safeguard" company assets.

From Reuters • Mar. 17, 2022

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