Category: U

Economics. Where changes in one factor causes changes in other factors.

Forced, unlawful and clandestine entry on land or into premises.

Money to be paid on a loan’s principle.

Creditor extending credit without the security of collateral.

Data transfer from a client or local computer to a server or remote computer.

Continuing upward movement.

Outcome of a user interacting with the product and factors making up the perception of the product and its operation.

Advertising causing harm to consumers and can be restricted by unfair advertising laws. See unfair consumer practice.

Methods of messaging that is available from one ‘universal mailbox’ and can be accessed anytime from anywhere with a computer. Also known as integrated messaging.

NASD certification exam needed in some states. See Blue Sky Law.

Formula to determine money that an employer will pay towards the benefit plan of an employee.

Corporate income tax based on a world wide taxable income of a multinational corporation.

System where commissions are based.

Right of a seller to keep possession of goods sold but not paid for in full and stilling his possession. See vendor’s lien.

Common media for transmission of data and voice communications, that connects phone subscribers to a central exchange in a LAN such as Ethernet and Token Ring. See shielded twisted pair.

Social class different classes beneath it due to its power and influence. Less than 1% of population but may control up to 2/3rds of national wealth.

Upward shift of an economic cycle from a recession to a steady state or expansion. Opposite of downturn.

Fee for using a product or service.

Law or laws at state level that protect individuals in resolving claims of insurance.

Symbolic language standard for mapping, specifying, documenting and constructing software components.