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SUGGESTIVE MARK

A symbol, word or picture suggesting but not describing aspects of the associated service or goods.

SUGGESTIVE NAME

A trademark made up of words or word parts suggesting but not to describe the service or good. See descriptive name.

SUICIDE CLAUSE

Life insurance provision where the policy will not pay for suicide within 2 years of the start date.

SUKUK

Financial certificate similar to a bond issued in Islam complying with the Sharia laws.

SULFUR

Tasteless and odorless chemical element with a pale yellow color.

SUM CERTAIN

The settled or fixed amount that is specified in or is ascertained from negotiable instruments as a sum payable.

SUM PAYABLE

The amount that needs to be paid in order to satisfy the obligation.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Latin-with highest honor. Given to graduates with a high academic achievement. See magna cum laude and cum laude.

SUMMARY

Content overview providing the reader with the overall theme but no details that are specific.

SUMMARY JUDGMENT

A quick decision of a court based on briefings and affidavits where material facts are not disputed or where the court’s opinion is used for judgment. Also known as accelerated judgment.

SUMPTUARY

Regulates extravagant spending as a way to control resources.

SUNDRY CREDITORS

Infrequent or miscellaneous supplier not assigned an individual ledger but are grouped together.

SUNDRY EXPENSES

Infrequent or miscellaneous costs not assigned to an individual ledger but grouped together.

SUNDRY INCOME

Income from man unpredictable source or from revenue outside a company’s primary business.

SUNK COST BIAS

Expenses previously paid for that aren’t affected by an future or current decisions.

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