Definition of white knight White knight

We found 3 definitions of white knight from 2 different sources.

What does white knight mean?

Noun
white knight - a company that is a friendly acquirer in a takeover
		company an institution created to conduct business; "he only invests in large well-established companies"; "he started the company in his garage"

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white knight (Noun)
An individual or corporation that intends to acquire another company in order to avert a hostile takeover .
white knight (Noun)
A hero, savior, or righteous individual.