cross-ownership

[kraws-oh-ner-ship, kros-]

cross-own·er·ship

[kraws-oh-ner-ship, kros-]
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.

Origin:
1970–75
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Cross-ownership is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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Main Entry:  cross-ownership
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  the single ownership of two or more related companies so that the owner controls the competition
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