incentive stock option

/ɪnˌsɛntɪv stɑk ˌɑpʃən/
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Definitions of incentive stock option
  1. noun
    an option granted to corporate executives if the company achieves certain financial goals
    synonyms: incentive option
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    type of:
    option
    the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
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