| a certificate evidencing ownership of one or more shares of stock in a corporation. |
| stock certificate n. A certificate establishing ownership of a stated number of shares in a corporation's stock. |
Stock Certificate
Another name for stock, certificate actually refers to the physical piece of paper representing ownership in a company.
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