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Pari Passu
Definition
A Latin term meaning 'on equal footing,' used in finance to indicate that two or more parties, instruments, or claims have equal rights to payment or assets. In venture capital, pari passu clauses ensure that investors in the same class receive proportional treatment during distributions or liquidation events.
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