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ONE-SHOTS

This is a type of system commonly used by governments to record expenses that may be used only within a specific contractual period.

ON-SALE DATE

The date that publications are scheduled for newsstand delivery by the distributor. The on-sale date determines when the publication in question, based on its frequency, is due for submission.

OPEN BUYING ON THE INTERNET

An online business practice that allows a seller and purchaser to execute a transaction through the use of electronic communication.

OPEN FINANCIAL EXCHANGE (OPX)

Technical specification that provides security and privacy when financial information is exchanged via the Internet. However, lacks authentication and authorization functions, which are instead provided by third party vendors.

OPEN RATE

1. A rate that has not yet been finalized. 2. The highest one-time rate an advertising medium (e.g. newspaper, radio station, etc.) can charge.

OPEN-END LOAN

A loan that can be expanded incrementally, up to a fixed limit. The loan is secured by the same mortgage throughout.

OPERATION OF LAW

A legal outcome that automatically occurs whether or not the affected party intends it to.

OPPORTUNITY WAGE

The wage employers can pay workers under 20 years of age. Although lower than minimum wage, there are several restrictions on its use.

OPTIMUM CAPACITY

Situation in which a company is producing a high quantity of goods at the lowest possible cost per unit.

OR NEAR OFFER (ONO)

Term used for second hand items that describes limited scope for negotiation with the buyer.

ORDER POLICY

Standardized instructions for the replenishment of stock, such as when order point is reached or when stock is completely exhausted.

ORDINARY REPAIR

Repairs to assets caused by day-to-day wear and tear that are required to maintain the asset?s functionality. These repairs do not increase the value of capital assets, they merely preserve value.

ORIGINATING FLIGHT

Listed at the top of airline tickets, this is the first flight in an itinerary.

OTHER LIABILITIES

Classification term that applies to small liabilities, or interest-free liabilities that are payable for a period of more than one year.

OUTBOUND

1. Going out (e.g. a flow) or leaving (e.g. passengers). 2. The first leg of a voyage (i.e. the departing flight).

OUTPATIENT

A patient who does not reside in a hospital, but who travels to hospital to receive treatment.

OVER, SHORT, AND DAMAGED (OS&D)

This report is lodged by the receiver of shipment. In this report a claim against the carrier of the shipment is made to cover the cost of over-shipment, short-shipment and goods damaged

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