seller's option: Meaning and Definition of

sell'er's op"tion

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. (on the New York Stock Exchange) a special transaction that gives the seller the right to make late delivery of a security within a specified period, ranging from 5 to not more than 60 business days for stocks.
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