Legal barrier erected to prevent a takeover attempt from becoming successful. For example, a target company may appeal to the state legislature to pass laws preventing the takeover. Or the company may embark on a Scorched-Earth Policy, making the company unappealing to the suitor. See also Shark Repellent.
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