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POLITICIAN

A person engaged in politics, usually referring to one who is running for or in public office. … [Read more...] about POLITICIAN

A strategy by a company to avoid a hostile takeover where the company offers low-price stock to its current shareholders which makes it far more expensive for another company to buy the stock as an outsider. … [Read more...] about POISON PILL

POLITICS

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Relating to the activities of government of an area. The debate and conflict among different people and parties seeking power to govern. The science of government; the art or practice of administering public affairs. … [Read more...] about POLITICS

POLE

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A measure of length, equal to five yards and a half. … [Read more...] about POLE

POLITY

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The form of government; civil constitution. … [Read more...] about POLITY

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