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 双语律师李黎,国际知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译各类与消费者金融诉讼相关的法律文件。