stock certificate

American

noun

a certificate evidencing ownership of one or more shares of stock in a corporation.

stock certificate British

noun

the US equivalent of share certificate

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Etymology

Origin of stock certificate

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

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In return, they get a loan stock certificate which buys into a housing association.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2023

An IdealFuture stock certificate, assigning 50,000 shares to web designer Allison Suguhara.

From The Verge • Aug. 13, 2019

The Packers presented Paul McCartney with a stock certificate before a concert at Lambeau Field, making him an official team shareholder.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 21, 2019

Asked about the stock on Thursday, Evans sent a text message saying, “The stock certificate was returned to Digi as soon as it was received.”

From Washington Post • Dec. 20, 2018

Securities -- N. securities, stocks, common stock, preferred stock, bonds, puts, calls, options, option contract, warrants, commercial paper, bearer bond, tax-exempt bond, callable bond, convertable bond†. share, stock certificate; coupon, bond coupon. liquid assets.

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