controlling interest

noun

: sufficient stock ownership in a corporation to exert control over policy

Examples of controlling interest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s because Zelda (Tracey Ullman) is ultimately thwarted in her attempt to buy up a controlling interest in AFC Richmond by Mae’s last will and testament, which gives her shares in the team back to Rebecca — keeping her at 51% ownership. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

In December 1980, Sunkyong acquired a controlling interest in Korea Oil Corporation, then South Korea’s largest energy company. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

One of her most prominent wins was Zimmermann, in which Style Capital acquired a majority stake in 2021 before selling a controlling interest to Advent in 2024, while retaining a minority position. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

In 1998, Ferragamo bought a controlling interest in Nautor’s Swan, and has been combining business with pleasure ever since. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for controlling interest

• noninterest

Legal Definition

controlling interest

see also:

interest sense 1