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Equity Security


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Under 11 U.S.C. Section 101, the term:

(16) ''equity security'' means -

(A) share in a corporation, whether or not transferable or denominated ''stock'', or similar security;

(B) interest of a limited partner in a limited partnership; or

(C) warrant or right, other than a right to convert, to purchase, sell, or subscribe to a share, security, or interestof a kind specified in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph;


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