- granted an option
- promised the right become involved in a business transaction under predetermined conditions
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
granted an option
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option to renew — A right granted a lessee by the terms of the lease … Ballentine's law dictionary
employee share option scheme — A type of share option scheme where the employee is granted an option to acquire shares at the end of the option period for the price at the date the option is granted. If the share price has moved up by then, the employee will have the benefit… … Law dictionary
