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COMMODITIZATION

When manufactured goods are not differentiated. This leads to thin margins and selling by price. The goods are standardized and cheaper.

COMMODITY

A good that is sold freely to the public. It can be agriculture, fuel, or metals. It is traded in bulk in the commodity or spot market.

COMMODITY EXCHANGE

A marketplace where the titles to commodoties are traded. They are examined and graded and sold before their expiration date at close out rates. There are metal, fuel, soft, and currency commodities.

COMMODITY TRADING ADVISOR

A party that is registered with the CFTC that helps manage, buys, and gives advise futures trading for another person.

COMMON ACCIDENT CLAUSE

A rule in insurance where the payable amount is limited to a maximum numbe of people with injuries.

COMMON AREAS

Any areas that are shared by others in the same building.

COMMON CARRIER

1.a company offering services to the public over wires or satelite systems. 2. a transporter that serves all public, follows a schedule, carries specified cargo, and is the carrier of the contract

COMMON CAUSE

A change that is caused by random and is in every process no matter what. It is traced to management.

COMMON CODE

A code with 9 digits the the CEDEL and the Euroclear.

COMMON COST

A firms expense over the whole process that can’t be placed in one department.

COMMON DESIGN

The intent to commit a crime or to help another in committing a crime.

COMMON DISASTER

When parties with a similar interest die at the same time with no way to see who died first making it hard to decide estate matters.

COMMON DISASTER CLAUSE

The rule in life insurance stating that the beneficiary must wait a period of time to get their inheritance. It is paid to the estate. AKA survivorship clause.

COMMON DUTY OF CARE

The requirement of the occupier of the property to ensure safety while on the premises. Refer to duty of care.

COMMON ENEMY DOCTRINE

A law that a property owner can take action to protect their property from damage despite any damage to their neighboring property.

COMMON ENTERPRISE

When many firms gather through a single goal. It can be shared employees and management, shared profits or loss, or ownership. If they seem to be bonded than it is sometimes assumed.

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