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Cancelling shares for unpaid calls and keeping the money already paid is
ABuy-back
BReissue
CRedemption
DForfeiture
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Forfeiture
Forfeiture cancels the allotment and treats the amount received as belonging to the company.
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