##  [Subsidiary](/index.php/subsidiary) 

  ##  [Subsidiary](https://social.quantumdictionary.io/subsidiary-0) 

  

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**Social Sciences Dictionary**

 







 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

Definition

A separate legal entity whose corporate governance and policies are controlled, directly or indirectly, by another company (the parent) through mechanisms that confer de facto control—commonly a majority of voting shares, board appointment rights, or binding governance agreements.