An equity share, also known as an ordinary share, represents an ownership interest in a company, granting the holder voting rights, dividends, and a claim on assets upon liquidation.
The right to sell an ownership interest to another party who acquires all of the seller's rights, without permission from others. This is a characteristic of corporate stock, though not of restricted stock, as contrasted with a partnership interest.
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