What is another word for authorized shares?
Pronunciation: [ˈɔːθəɹˌa͡ɪzd ʃˈe͡əz] (IPA) 
Authorized shares are the maximum number of shares that a corporation can issue to investors or shareholders. Synonyms for authorized shares include authorized stock, authorized capital stock, and authorized share capital. These terms all refer to the same concept of the maximum number of shares that can be sold by a corporation. Other synonyms for this concept may also include authorized equity, authorized capital, or simply authorized shares. It is important to note that the term "authorized" implies that the corporation has the legal right to issue these shares, but does not necessarily mean that they have all been issued or sold to investors.
