safe harbor meaning

UK /seɪf ˈhɑːbə/ US /seɪf ˈhɑrbɚ/ 3 syllables

safe harbor (noun): the target company defends itself by acquiring a company so onerously regulated that it makes the target less attractive.

Definition of safe harbor

  1. the target company defends itself by acquiring a company so onerously regulated that it makes the target less attractive
    • the acquisition gave the company a safe harbor

    Type of: shark repellent

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How to pronounce safe harbor

safe harbor is pronounced /seɪf ˈhɑːbə/ in British English and /seɪf ˈhɑrbɚ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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