A holding
Example: A holding controla várias empresas no setor financeiro.
Definition
"A holding" refers to a company or entity that owns controlling shares in other companies, managing and overseeing their operations without necessarily engaging directly in their day-to-day business activities.
Etymology
The term "a holding" comes from the English word 'holding,' meaning to possess or own. In business, it evolved to describe a company that holds controlling stakes in other companies. This usage was adopted into Portuguese business vocabulary to refer specifically to such controlling entities.
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