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- Public Corporation
- 1) A corporation whose shares are traded to the general public on a stock exchange. Also known as a publicly held corporation. 2) A corporation created to perform a governmental function, such as a municipal water company or hospital. A public corporation may operate under government control or be financially independent.
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