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poison pill
noun
- colloq:
1. Any of various actions, such as merger, takeover or recapitalization, taken by a company to prevent or deter a threatened takeover bid.
2. A clause or clauses in a registered company's regulations which can be put into effect by an unwanted takeover, making such a takeover less attractive.
