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TELLER’S CHECK

Bank written cheese on funds at another institution and signed by the teller. See cashier’s cheese.

TELNET

Terminal emulation protocol enabling internet users to log onto a remote network or computer and use it like it is under the user’s control.

TEMP

A shortened term for a temporary employee hired for a short time.

TEMPER

Characteristic of metal to do with hardness and stiffness. See tempering.

TEMPERATURE

Measure of heat and cold by degrees by a thermometer.

TEMPERING

Process used to toughen a material, glass, metal, alloy that makes it more able to resist stress by heating, submitting to constant temperature or cooling. Opposite of annealing.

TEMPLATE

Meld, design or pattern for a product or item serving as a guide to construct and design items that ate similar.

TEN DAY FREE LOOK

An insured’s right it inspect a health care policy and return it before 10 days have passed and get a full refund.

TENANCY AT SUFFERANCE

When a tenant stays on property after the lease has expired without the landlord’s consent.

TENANCY IN COMMON

A property’s joint ownership by 2 or more unrelated or related bodies in equal or unequal shares.

TENDER CONDITIONS

Rules and terms specific to a tender, submission, evaluation and awarding of the contract.

TENDER OF PAYMENT

An offer that is without conditions to pay a debt that is lieu of the actual payment.

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