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YEAR AND A DAY

1. A period of a jail sentence. 2. In some jurisdictions, a death from wounding to be called murder must occur with one year and a day.3. Time during which a person

YELLOW DOG CONTRACT

An illegal work contract where the employee is asked not to join a union and if he is a member to resign.

YOUTHFUL OFFENDER

This term applies to an offender who is not a juvenile but not an adult either and may get a lenient sentence, rehabilitation and the setting aside of the conviction.

YELLOW FEVER

Spread of a viral infection by mosquitoes infected in Tropical Africa, South America and the Caribbean causing degeneration of liver and kidney tissues.

YELLOW KNIGHT

Corporation with plans to takeover a company in hostile manner.

YELLOW SHEETS

Listing daily of bid and ask prices for over the counter bonds. Produced by National Quotation Bureau.

YIELD DIFFERENTIAL

Yield differences of securities used you compare bonds of different credit rates and maturity dates.

YIELD POINT

Load a material will deform at and not return to shape.

YAHOO!

Online website portal with a large array of information from entertainment to news and finance.

YIELD SPREAD

Variation of money earned from commercial mortgages compared to a standard value.

YANKEE BOND

Dollar denomination bond sold in USA by a foreign bank. Equivalent to a Eurobond.

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