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ABSTRACT

A written statement about a complex work that contains only the basic gist. It is usually written by another author. Other terms that might help are abridgment, digest, outline, pr

ABOVE FULL-EMPLOYMENT EQUILIBRIUM

This occurs when the economy produces goods at a higher rate than normal. The level of normalcy is decided by the gross domestic product or the GDP. This causes the market to

ABSTRUSE

Something that is harder to understand for those with only basic knowledge on the topic.

ABOVE GROUND RISK

Risks whose nature is not technically calculatedly. Usually associated with the political climate, market variations, and price fluctuation.

ABUSE OF POWER

The basic abuse of power that can occur when they become too manipulative with those around them and the trust given to them.

ABX INDEX

An index used to derive the value of a mortgages subprime. A credit default to exchange is used to help those with weak credit. It has four series each containing 20 bonds.

ABANDONMENT

the voluntary relinquishment of all rights, title, or claim to property that rightfully belongs to the owner of the property. Stocks, bonds or mutual funds held in a brokerage account where the

ABOVE THE LINE

1. Accounting: a record used to characterize income and expenses required to run a business that affect the profit, but not the capital, of the given company. 2. Advertising: exposure through the

ACA

This individual works and is bound by the laws of the Institute Of Chartered Accountants.

ABATEMENT

1. Commerce: a reduction in the amount of a bill due to factors such as demurrage, overtime penalty, or rent. 2. Environment: to reduce or eliminate polluting or hazardous substances. This is

ABOVE THE LINE DEDUCTION

Any amounts that can be garnished from an individuals total income. Examples of this are alimony, child support, or educational costs.

ABBREVIATED ACCOUNTS

A simplified financial statement that a specific small firm is allowed to file. It is filed with the registrar of companies in the United Kingdom. Almost half of the active UK firms

ABOVE WATER

A company who can stay out of debt and economic trouble. This causes them to have a better credit rating and investors see them as well off. They will also be rewarded

ACCA

This individual works and is bound by the laws of the Institute Of Chartered Accountants.

ADVERSE ENJOYMENT

The possession or exercise of an easement, under a claim ofright against the owner of the land out of which such easement is derived. 2 W’aslib.Real Prop. 42; Cox v. Forrest, 00

ACTIO FURTI

An action of theft; an action founded upon theft. Inst. 4, 1, 13-17; Bract, fol. 144. This could only be brought for lite penalty attached to the offense, and not to recover

ACTOR

In Roman law. One who acted for another; one who attended to another’s business; a manager or agent. A slave who attended to, transacted, or superintended his master’s business or affairs, received

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