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AJUSTABONOS

[SPN] Mediumterm INFLATIONLINKED SECURITIES, issued by the Mexican government, which pay a regular fixed COUPON and adjust the PRINCIPAL every quarter based on the movement of the Mexican CONSUMER PRICE INDEX. The

ALL COMMODITY RATE

A load rate that uses actual costs of transportation. I applies to many shipments and is moved on only one mode of transportation.

ALLODIAL SYSTEM

A system that monitors real estate in the US. The only limitations are set by the government, police, and taxes.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

When a resolution to a dispute is sought out of court. The processes of arbitration, conciliation, and possession proceedings are alternates for the court system. This is a voluntary choice and a

AMAZON

An online shopping site that is very popular. It has books, electronics, music, furniture, and clothes. The user can buy an item from another user like ebay. It was started in 1995

AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE (AMEX)

The second biggest stock market in the US. It’s in downtown manhattan. Small and mid size companies are on the market. Foreign securities are also on the market. AKA curb exchange and

ANALOG

1. an occurance that has varied activity. 2. anything that looks like like an original item.

ANNUALAGGREGATE LIMIT

The maximum amount that an INSURANCE contract will pay in settlements to an INSURED over a 12month period, regardless of the number of CLAIMS submitted.

ANTIDIVERSION CLAUSE

A law making sending freight to banned countries illegal by the government. The destination is stated on a contract and cannot be brought somewhere else.

ANYANDALLBID

When an investor promises to purchase all shares up for sale within a certain date at an agreed upon price.

APPLIED COST

A cost that an activity or product incurs in overhead. It may or may not be based on the actual cost.

ART PAPER

A paper coated in clay that creates more lifelike color and detail.

ATTACHED

A housing unit that shares a wall with another unit. It is commonly a multifamily dwelling or consists of multiple units.

AUDIT STRATEGY

The plan the audited party has for answering questions that may be asked in the auditing process.

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