Enron

/ˈɛnrɒn/ proper noun

Definition

former American energy company that collapsed in 2001 due to accounting fraud

Etymology

Company name created from 'En' (energy) + 'ron' (possibly from Houston)

Kelly Says

Enron became such a symbol of corporate fraud that 'Enron-like' became shorthand for massive business corruption and accounting scandals!

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