Category: Finance Dictionary

Hiring someone part time or seasonally. AKA contingent staffing.

A government agency that controls work exposure for chemicals and other agents. The limits are followed world wide.

A room rate at a hotel that includes meals. Refer to en pension rate.

The most an oscillation can change equilibrium. It is the difference between the zero and peak of any wave.

A statement made official by press. It can be damage control or a new product. Refer to press release.

A way to download files from the internet without a password. The public section is used to access the data. Anonymous can be a username as well. The users email and password

A program that prevents computer viruses by monitoring data files downloaded. It detects strange behaviors in new data added or finds the signature of the virus and allers the user of it.

Conduct by an AGENT that causes another party to believe the agent is authorized to conduct business on behalf of a PRINCIPAL, whether or not that is the case. A principal may

A computer that has app programs to serve the client computer when the request is put in by other network users.

Having an ability to learn new skills. Interest in what is being taught or trained is important.

When a piece of land has many oil and gas companies that own it. A contract is made to establish percentage owned and how long the current contract is valid.

To keep a person in lawful custody. A warrant, crime, or statute can authorize this.

This share of stock features rental rights but no control rights over the company. The lack of authority generally provides a discount in price

When data is sent through signals in spruts spaced at different times. A starbit is used to seperate data and an endbit is used close it. It is used on phones.

A bond with no taxes paying a varying interest rate decided by a dutch auction.

The idea that human effort must be driven through personal judgement not external force such as a government agency. Freedom, abolishing central banks, returning to the gold standard, no more bank deposit

A leader that takes control without being appointed. This is used in a government called autocracy. They are sometimes called a dictator or despot. The decisions made do not reflect the populations

Coverage for an auto owner that has trouble getting insurance due to a bad driving record. It is more expensive than standard auto insurance.

The amount of money in an account that is able to be used. AKA available funds.

The amount the insured benefits available weekly.