Skip to content
Dictionary by pitch.dog
Shares, shareholders & voting · Core

Voting right

Also called: shareholder vote

ELI5

A shareholder's right to vote on specified corporate matters.

Used in conversation

“Can we state who receives the right created by voting right, and when it applies?”

Pitch context

You will see “Voting right” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches shares, shareholders & voting.

Why it matters: In shares, shareholders & voting, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Connected terms

  • Voting rightsThe search label “shareholder vote” can route to both entries.
When the words have to travel

Need an investor or company deck?

Bring the business, the evidence or the half-formed ask. We help it travel beyond the spreadsheet.

See how pitch.dog can help
Sources & evidence · 4

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.