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PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY Definition & Legal Meaning

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A company that trades on the stock exchange. The shares can be traded and sold by any member of the public. It is governed by a set of strict regulations. They are required that they publish a true financial position so investors can determine the exact worth of any shares that they hold in the company.

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