Meaning of greenmail in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡrinmeɪl/

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  1. Noun

    greenmail

    Etymology

    1980s: blend of green and blackmail

    Definitions

    1. (corporation) the practice of purchasing enough shares in a firm to threaten a takeover and thereby forcing the owners to buy those shares back at a premium in order to stay in business

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