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NON-PERFORMING ASSET

A loan or lease where (1) payment from the lessee is not received on time, (2) payments have stopped, (3) Maturity date has passed and the agreement is still unfulfilled. In these

NONRECOURSE DEBT

In the event that a borrower defaults, this type of loan limits the lender’s power to take possession of the borrower’s property.

NON-STANDARD ADDERS

Transaction specific cost elements that increase the cost estimates on a casebycase basis.

NORMAL PRICE

A price that reflects the lowest possible average of the total cost of production with normal profit taken into consideration. It is the equilibrium price that is determined by the interaction of

NOT NEGOTIABLE

A statement on a bill of exchange which prohibits it from being transferred or traded. The statement reads ‘not negotiable’, except in the case of check where it can be made non

NOTICE OF COMPLETION

A notice issued to concerning parties by the contractee stating that all the work concerning the project has finished. In addition, the period within which the concerned parties can exerciset their lien

NOVATED LEASE

An agreement in Australia which allows businesses to lease transportation for its employees. However, a portion of the employee’s wage is deducted to cover the leasing costs. The company is liable for

NYMEX

An exchange for the trading of futures and options that are related to energy, palladium, etc. It is a subdivision of the New York Mercantile Exchange.

OBLIGATIONS INCURRED

The amount at which transactions such as order placements, buying and selling of goods take place.

OCTET

Used primarily in the telecom industry, it is a substitute name for a 8bitbyte.

OFF THE RECORD

A statement that is intended to be a part of the proceedings such as a court case.

OFFICE VISIT

The services that are offered by the physician when a visit is paid to his office.

OFFSETTING BALANCE

The amount that is required to prevent a loan account from dropping below the recommended balance.

OIL AND GAS LOTTERY

A program formerly headed by the US Bureau of Land Management that established the auction program for oil and gas leasing. It is also referred to as the oil and gas lottery

OMISSION

Failure to complete a duty or task, usually as a result of apathy, complacency or neglect.

ONE SATISFACTION RULE

A plaintiff should only receive one remedy for any particular claim. If multiple remedies are available, the plaintiff must choose one, or divide restitution amongst the available remedies.

ONLINE DATABASE

A web-based filing system used to store information or records, accessible by using web scripts. Use often requires a paid subscription.

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