deutschdictionary
noun
(A LEGAL ENTITY FOR BUSINESS)
The joint-stock company is a corporation. - Die Aktiengesellschaft ist eine Corporation.
(A COMPANY WITH SHARED OWNERSHIP)
The corporation is a joint-stock company. - Die Aktiengesellschaft ist eine joint-stock company.
(A COMPANY WHOSE SHARES ARE TRADED PUBLICLY)
The joint-stock company is a public limited company. - Die Aktiengesellschaft ist eine public limited company.