dilution
B1CEFR level
55/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister
Law noun
The reduction in existing shareholders' proportionate interest caused by the issue of new shares.
The minority objected to the fresh issue because of the dilution of their voting power.
Business noun
The reduction in existing shareholders' ownership caused by issuing new shares.
Founders resisted the round because the dilution would drop their combined stake below fifty percent.
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