-tomy
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
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© The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology 1996, originally published by Oxford University Press 1996. (Hide copyright information)
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-tomy terminal el. repr. Gr.
-tomíā, often through L.
-tomia, F.
-tomie, forming abstract sbs. from adjs. in
-tómos cutting.
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What to do about greenmail.
Magazine article from: U.S. News & World Report; 12/15/1986; ; 700+ words
; What to do about greenmail It was an early Christmas for a few...million from Safeway and its new owners. Greenmail is back in fashion. Raiders threaten...only for the raider. This surge of greenmail is rekindling the debate over what...
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"Greenmail" - it's legal, but is it right? (buying off takeover threats)
Magazine article from: U.S. News & World Report; 6/25/1984; ; 700+ words
; ...to put a stop to it. The subject: "Greenmail"--a not-too-subtle term for what...Street operators. The latest successful greenmail maneuver involved Walt Disney Productions...stock in the company. It was a typical greenmail operation: An investor buys a significant...
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Antenna Group Signs Four New Clients; Covalent Materials, GreenMail, MarbleLogic and Stratum8 Join Technology Agency's Roster.
PR Newswire; 3/18/2002; 700+ words
; ...analyst relations services to Covalent Materials, GreenMail, MarbleLogic and Stratum8. -- Covalent Materials...applications relating to its core technology. -- Greenmail (http://www.greenmail.com/) based in Phoenix, Ariz., helps reduce...
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Save paper, post and money with Greenmail.
M2 Presswire; 12/6/2005; 697 words
; ...Systems: Save paper, post and money with Greenmail(C)1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD...environmentally friendly service called Greenmail ( http://www.greenmail4me.com...linkinformationsystems.com ), launches today. Greenmail is a cut above ordinary email because...
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TWO FIRMS IN GREENMAIL EPISODES
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 4/10/1987; ; 700+ words
; ...in opposite ends of what appear to be greenmail transactions. Nortek Inc., a Providence...92 million to acquire the shares. Greenmail, a tactic used by corporate raiders...the deal with Rexham was "in no way greenmail. Our intention was for the negotiation...
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Lockheed board affirms opposition to 'greenmail.'
PR Newswire; 2/28/1990; 616 words
; ...LOCKHEED BOARD AFFIRMS OPPOSITION TO 'GREENMAIL' CALABASAS, Calif., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire...affirming its opposition to the payment of "greenmail". In addition, the board will propose...practice without shareholder approval. A greenmail proposal made Monday by Harold Simmons...
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JEFFERSON-PILOT SHAREHOLDER PROPOSES CONFIDENTIAL VOTING AND GREENMAIL LIMITATIONS
PR Newswire; 12/16/1991; 700+ words
; ...SHAREHOLDER PROPOSES CONFIDENTIAL VOTING AND GREENMAIL LIMITATIONS GREENSBORO, N.C., Dec...limitations on management's ability to pay greenmail. The proposal, delivered to JP last...limit management's ability to pay "greenmail," an above-market premium paid to...
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GREENMAIL PAYMENT BAN PROPOSED BY PICKENS
Newspaper article from: The Journal Record; 4/2/1987; 700+ words
; WASHINGTON - A statutory ban on greenmail payments was part of a 7-point shareholder...J. Markey. "The real culprits in a greenmail deal are the weak managers who are willing...their jobs," Pickens said. "Anti-greenmail legislation should be a one-liner...
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Greenmail.(IT News)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Software World; 1/1/2006; 639 words
; Greenmail is a cut above ordinary email because...which can save red faces all round! Greenmail doesn't require the users email addresses...well as making email private and safe, Greenmail aims to reduce paper usage, postage...
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"Greenmail' in the Iowa corn fields: small thrift pays off pushy investor. (Horizon Financial Services Corp. repurchases stock shares from Jerome H. Davis)
Magazine article from: American Banker; 3/28/1996; ; 700+ words
; ...Horizon for smaller blocks of stock." Greenmail, also known as a "bon voyage bonus...stock wasn't that significant. Still, greenmail "is exactly what it is," Mr. Zinski...Robert W. DeCook denied the agreement was greenmail. "That's not how I would characterize...
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Greenmail
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law
GREENMAIL A corporation's attempt to stop a takeover...value for stock held by the aggressor. Greenmail is a practice in corporate mergers and...the concept after which it is named, greenmail is money paid to an aggressor to stop...
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greenmail
Book article from: A Dictionary of Business and Management
greenmail ( greymail ) The purchase of a large block of shares in a company, which are then...are much freer than in the UK to buy their own shares. Although the morality of greenmail is dubious, it can be extremely profitable.
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Rowan, Kelly 1967–
Book article from: Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television
...as 187 ), Warner Bros., 1997. Olivia, Three to Tango, Warner Bros., 1999. Erin, Jet Boy, 2001. Ashley Pryor, Greenmail, 2002. Television Appearances; Series: Mattie Shaw, Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years, syndicated, 1995. Kirsten Cohen...
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Sweeney, D. B. 1961–
Book article from: Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television
...Hyland, Hard Ball, Paramount, 2001. Prisoner, The Book of Stars, Showcase Entertainment, 2001. Jeremy O'Brien, Greenmail, Blockbuster Video, 2002. Voice of Sitka, Brother Bear (animated; also known as Tierra de osos ), Buena Vista, 2003...
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Racicot, Jody
Book article from: Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television
...Entertainment Group, 1999. Cardozo, Steal This Movie! (also known as Abbie! ), Lions Gate Films, 2000. Agent Juarez, Greenmail, Blockbuster Video, 2002. D. J., Stark Raving Mad, Newmarket Film Group, 2002. Gasmer, Slap Shot 2: Breaking the...
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