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Uncommonstakeholder
The correct spelling is stakeholder.
How to pronounce stakeholder
/ˈsteɪkhoʊldə(ɹ)/
nounIPA: /ˈsteɪkhoʊldə(ɹ)/
Say it like: Sta-keh-old-er
The correct spelling is stakeholder. A person holding the stakes of bettors, with the responsibility of delivering the pot to the winner of the bet.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A person holding the stakes of bettors, with the responsibility of delivering the pot to the winner of the bet.
- 2.An escrow agent or custodian.
- 3.A person filing an interpleader action, such as a garnishee or trustee, who acknowledges possession of property that is owed to one or more of several other claimants.
- 4.A person or organisation with a legitimate interest in a given situation, action or enterprise.
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