preferred dividendglossary / preferred dividend A dividend paid to preferred shareholders, who are generally paid a fixed amount and take priority over common shareholders. [Cases: Corporations 151, 156. C.J.S. Corporations §§ 158, 293.] 词条贡献者 译者玉晶,毕业于世界顶级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与风险投资相关的法律文件。