oversubscriptionglossary / OVERSUBSCRIPTION oversubscription. A situation in which there are more subscribers to a new issue of securities than there are securities available for purchase. [Cases: Corporations 86.] 词条贡献者 译员Dennis,毕业于英国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与高管退休金和员工福利有关的法律文件。