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SHELL

A part or a layer that is part of a computer operating syste. Seving as the user interface. See kernel.

SHIPPING TARIFF

The rates for moving freight by the transporter or carrier. See tariff.

SHOPPING

A process whereby people browse and select items to purchase.

SHORT SHIPMENT

Cargo that has not been completely loaded onto a ship or plane but is till on the bill of lading or air way bill.

SHORT WEIGHT

The weight a shipment weighs that is less than that quoted on the bill of lading or air way bill.

SHRINKWRAP LICENSE

A passive contract where the buyer of software accepts the factthat when he opens the shrinkwrap he is committed to the product.

SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED

An acknowledge that the document being referred to was executed properly by the intended body, place securely in an envelope and handed to the intended recipient.

SITE PLAN

A detailed plan or blueprint that is used to develop a particular plot of land.

SLANDER OF GOODS

An intentional cast of aspersion on a person’s goods and merchandise.

SMALL CLAIMS COURT

The court where claims less than $1000 are being judged. It is a relatively cheap forum for minor disagreements and controversies.

SNAKE OIL

A mixture of exotic ingredients that promise to cure all ills that usually has no medicinal properties at all.

SOCIAL FORCE

An element in society that is capable of causing a change in cultural ideas and influence people.

SOCIAL SAFETY NET

Community provided welfare services at local and state level geared towards reducing poverty in the community. It can provide housing, jobs and money for utility bills and food coupons.

SOCKET

A software program that acts as a “virtual Port” by providing a link between 2 different computer prgrams on the same computer. See port.

SOFTWARE

The information, in the form of computer programs that make a computer carry out certain functions.

SOLENOID

Used to relay energy from one device to another that is an electro mechanical piece.It is a coil that can produce an electr-magnetic field.

SOUND BITE

A block of audio that is 10 to 30 seconds long that is the basic element of TV or radio broadcast.

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