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 资深译员Daniel,国际知名法学院法律英语专业,擅长翻译涉及工程与建设领域的法律文件。