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a hostile takeover
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an attempt to buy a company against the wishes of its owners or managers
Common in business news, often 'a hostile takeover bid'. The opposite is 'a friendly takeover', where both sides agree.
In context
The board fought off a hostile takeover by a larger rival.
Shares jumped after rumours of a hostile takeover reached the market.
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