The number of shares of stock that a corporation is permitted to issue. This number of shares is stipulated in the corporation's state-approved charter, and may be changed by a vote of the corporation's stockholders.
The maximum number of shares of stock that a company can issue. It's specified initially in the company's charter, but it can be changed with shareholder approval.
the maximum number of shares authorized under the terms of a corporation's articles of incorporation
The amount of stock that a corporate charter permits a corporation to issue.
The shares of all classes a domestic of foreign corporation is authorized to issue.
See Authorized Shares, above.
The total amount of stock that a corporation is authorized to issue. The amount of authorized stock is usually contained in the Articles of Incorporation.
The amount and type of stock that may be issued by a company, as specified in its articles of incorporation.
The maximum number of shares permitted by the state secretary to be issued by a corporation.