What does "common shares" mean?

stock other than preferred stock; entitles the owner to a share of the corporation's profits and a share of the voting power in shareholder elections

What is a synonym for "common shares"?

Common synonyms include: common stock, ordinary shares.

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stock other than preferred stock; entitles the owner to a share of the corporation's profits and a share of the voting power in shareholder elections wordnet