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LINE STOCK

Screws, washers, nuts and bolts do not merit piece by piece costing, being of such low value, yet, are identified as common parts or components of a product.

LINUX

World’s most popular non-proprietary open source computer operating system (OS). Its proven efficiency, dependability, and reliability is the reason for its popularity. Linux runs the UNIX OS core ‘kernel’ on nearly every

LISTING AGREEMENT

An contract that authorizes the broker to sell or lease the property at a set price and terms. The broker receives a commission or other compensation from property owner following the closing.

LIVING WAGE

Income from working that is sufficient to pay the bills, buy enough food, handle emergencies, and stay off welfare.

LOCAL MARKET

Place to purchase locally produce goods and services. Knowing who will buy the product, where they are located and how far they will travel to obtain the product is essential for this

LOG FILE

Program-controlled computer file specifically for the posting of a program’s events. Serves as an audit trail, diagnostic tool or security measure. User access or data manipulation are typical items logged.

LOSS CONTROL

To reduce the frequency or severity of losses, human, engineering, and risk management practices are employed as a multi-disciplinary approach.

LOSS MANAGEMENT

Identifying and preventing events causing potential value losses to revenue, assets, or services as a company’s active business practice. To limit the chances of loss, the company’s operating policies or business model

LOSSES INCURRED

1. In Insurance this is the total of money lost. It is by policy payout, often stated by period. 2. In General business, this occurs whenever overhead expenses exceeds income.

LABELING

Identifying information on packaging about its contents, on a container holding several packages, or the product itself. Relevant safety and shipping laws govern the type and quantity of information that must exist

LAND CERTIFICATE

Prima facie evidence of land ownership. Similar to a deed for unregistered land. Document of title issued by a government’s land registry agency for registered free-hold or lease-hold land.

LARGE CLAIM POOLING

Claims over a specified amount are placed in a pool to help curb fluctuations in premium amounts for smaller groups, as the pool is made up of claims charged by several smaller-sized

LATE TRADING

When clients enter mutual funds after the market is closed. This is illegal.

LAW OF DIMINISHING MARGINAL UTILITY

A product’s demand by a consumer declines with each additional unit acquired or consumed. A perceived, psychological generalization on the value of, or satisfaction gained.

LAYERED TRUST

Two or more trusts in sequence where each sequential trust is the beneficiary of the prior trust.

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