Category: Finance Dictionary

When a person accused of a crime is legally freed by a court generally as a result of lack of evidence. This decision cannot generally be appealed unless in a special circumstance.

Stocks and shares that experience a heavy turnover.

A mechanical device that controls power flow.

An organization that keeps up with rapid change by acting like a chameleon. Employees have more decision power.

The capacity of any activity. This includes time and cost drivers to name just two factors.

When one party takes charge of anothers property or records by a contract that both parties agree to.

When two parties sign a contract that releases the other in return for some compensation.

A statement that must be true no matter what changes.

In marine insurance when the value of goods is increased if shipments accumulate without an insured parties knowing.

A 4,840 square yard parcel of real estate. Refer to hectare.

A microsoft software like java. Object linking code and web page data are used. It bridges the gap between programming languages. It is insecure. Refer to javabeans.

A negative effect on animals or humans. It occurs quickly and leads to health problems. The problems leave when no longer exposed. Refer to chronic effect.

A document attached to clarify or modify a part of a contract.

The number of new employees hired during a period of time. It is expressed as a percent of the total employees.

An agreement in Europe that is given to goods shipped by motor vehicle. These goods are dangerous and must be handled carefully. Similar to the DOT hazard code in the US.

Basic assuptions that determine transaction methods.

A trust or mutual fund when divident income is reinvested to increase the amount of the total investment.

Software used to read and print documents. The files are in a PDF format.

Policy of a government that is active in the economy to effect its agenda and objectives.

A single exposure to a poison that causes harm or death. Refer to chronic exposure.