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CALORIE

The energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water through 1

CALVO DOCTRINE

The Calvo Doctrine is a foreign policy doctrine which holds that jurisdiction in international investment disputes lies with the country in which the investment is located. The Calvo Doctrine thus proposed to

CAMEL(S)

Regulatory BANK ratings used in the US and UK financial systems based on a review of CAPITAL, ASSETS, management, MARKET RISK, earnings, and LIABILITIES/ LIQUIDITY. CAMEL ratings are used to reflect the

CAMELS RATING

The CAMELS ratings or Camels rating is a US supervisory rating of the bank’s overall condition used to classify the nation

CAMELS RATING SYSTEM

It is a tool being used by the United States government in response to the global financial crisis of 2008 to help it decide which banks to provide special help for and

CAMERA READY

(Of matter to be printed) In the right form and of good enough quality to be reproduced photographically onto a printing plate.

CAMPAIGN

A series of military operations intended to achieve a particular objective, confined to a particular area, or involving a specified type of fighting.

CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION

Rooms in a university or college halls of residence, occupied by students during term time and visitors during student holidays. This is a good option for those on a tight budget.

CANADIAN COMPETITION ACT

A federal law that governs business practices in Canada. The Canadian Competition Act includes criminal and civil provisions intended to prevent anti-competitive practices in the marketplace.

CANARY CALL

A phone-in hosted by Neil Adams and Matthew Gudgin on BBC Radio Norfolk after each Norwich City Football Club match.

CANCELLABLE CONTRACT

A contract that may be cancelled at any time without penalty Usually requires a certain amount of days’ notice by the party cancelling before the contract is terminated.

CANCELLABLE SWAP

An OVERTHECOUNTER SWAP structure that gives either party involved in the swap the OPTION to terminate the transaction at a future date. See also CALLABLE SWAP, PUTABLE SWAP.

CANCELLATION CEILING

The amount that a customer must pay for a canceled contract upon canceling the contract.

CANCELLATION CHARGE

A penalty that is incurred for not having a service as long as the contract was stated for.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

A clause in a lease or other contract, setting forth the conditions under which each party may cancel or terminate the agreement.

CANCELLATION PROVISION CLAUSE

It is a provision in an insurance policy that permits an insurer or an insurance company to cancel a property and casualty or a health insurance policy at any time before its

CANCELLED CHECK

When a check with money on it is currently canceled making it an invalid check.

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