scrip

scrip
A temporary document that represents a portion of a share> of stock, often issued after a stock split or spin-off. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary

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scrip scrip [skrɪp] noun [countable, uncountable] FINANCE
1. a document given instead of money, that can be exchanged for money or shares:

• A shareholder may elect to take scrip in place of a particular cash dividend.

2. a document showing that someone owns shares or bonds

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scrip UK US /skrɪp/ noun [C or U]
► FINANCE, MONEY something that is not currency but that can be used in the same way as money, for example, points you collect when you shop at a particular store and gift certificates: »

Fake money called ""scrip"" will be the only currency visitors can use for basically all purchases within Anniversary Park.

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In the early years, residents were paid for their labor in company scrip.

► FINANCE, STOCK MARKET extra shares that are given to shareholders in a company instead of a cash dividend: »

They pay dividends largely in scrip.

► FINANCE, STOCK MARKET a document that shows that you own shares or bonds: »

There should be no difficulty in turning the scrip into cash.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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