(law) A type or form of for-profit incorporated company where ownership is divided into shares, and where the governing rules are set forth in a contract entered into by all of the initial shareholders. The name derives from the fact that regardless of potential losses or even bankruptcy of the corporation, individual shareholders will bear a maximum liability of the price they paid for their shares.

(business, finance, law, UK) A company with transferable ownership interests and limited shareholder liability.

A publicly traded limited liability company in the United Kingdom and some other jurisdictions.

(idiomatic) To remain with or accompany someone, especially to make them feel more comfortable with a certain situation.

Misery is easier to bear when one is not the only one miserable.

(UK) An appointment in the army, the senior warrant officer in a company, usually held by a warrant officer class 2.

A company that exists solely for the purpose of merging with or acquiring another entity.

(UK, rail transport) A company that runs freight trains on the national railway network in Great Britain under license from the government.

(UK, rail transport) A company that operates passenger trains on the mainline railway network in Great Britain under franchise or license from the Government.

(business) A type of non-profit organization in the UK, designed for social enterprises that want to use their profits and assets for the public good.