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stakeholder

The correct spelling is stakeholder.

How to pronounce stakeholder

/ˈsteɪkhoʊldə(ɹ)/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A person holding the stakes of bettors, with the responsibility of delivering the pot to the winner of the bet.
  2. 2.An escrow agent or custodian.
  3. 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. 4.A person or organisation with a legitimate interest in a given situation, action or enterprise.

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