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Definitions from the WebPoison PillNoun: A poison pill is a strategy used by a company to prevent a hostile takeover by implementing certain defensive measures that make the acquisition undesirable or unprofitable for the acquiring party. Example sentence: The board of directors implemented a poison pill, allowing the company's shareholders to purchase additional shares at a discounted price, making a hostile takeover extremely costly. Noun: In pharmacology, a poison pill refers to a medication or substance that is toxic when ingested, often designed to harm or kill someone. Example sentence: The detective discovered a hidden poison pill in the victim's drink, confirming that foul play was involved. Related products on Amazon: Poison Pill Strategy Books, Toxic Substances | ||||
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