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JUNIOR ISSUE Definition & Legal Meaning

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Stock (shares) classified as subordinate to others issued. Distribution of rights issue, dividend payment, and capital repayment must occur to the superior issues before the subordinate issues are satisfied. Also refer to junior security.

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