1. converting the value in an annuity into payments periodically made. 2. to start to get payments periodically from an acuity contract.

When an event or judgment is treated as if it never happened.

The component of an electrolytic cell called an electrode where oxidation takes place usually causing corrosion.

To reduce corrosion by making a metal anode with a postive charge. It has low voltage current and keeps the environment electrochemically passive. It was invented in th 1950s and is suitable

1. any thing different from the norm expected. 2. any physical abnormality.

Hiding the source of an email causing the email to be an anonymous message.

A way to download files from the internet without a password. The public section is used to access the data. Anonymous can be a username as well. The users email and password

The marketing plan that links strategy with its direction in four directions. The market is penetrated and developed. Than a product is developed and diversified.

Any substance that prevents the growth of other organisms. It is used to treat infections. Most are synthetically made rather than organically grown.

A law making boycotting a specific business illegal. It was founded in the 1970s. Businesses can’t refuse to hire US citizens based on race, religion, or their mother country.

A rule that stops a firm from giving more stock without letting stockholders to buy the new shares first. It is done to keep stockholders percentage of ownership intact.

A law making sending freight to banned countries illegal by the government. The destination is stated on a contract and cannot be brought somewhere else.

A form of protection local companies from foreign competition by charging a penalty when the merchandise is underpriced.

An economic movement that is not fond of capitalism or globalization. They feel that an individual can reach goals without the negative effects of capitalism. The emphasis is on economic efficiency and

A clause in a charter that prevents buyback of stockshared for the board of directors. Managers cannot buy back stock at premiums because of greenmail.

A rule that is used when heirs can take ownership based on what they were told when a will is not made. This rule makes sure that the property gets to who

Any chemical or physical agent that kills microorganisms. It can be an antibiotic, antiseptic or disinfectant. AKA germicidal.

Computer programs that watch statements for money laundering practices. There are three types of such programs.

A chemical that destroys diseased microorganisms internally or externally.

Laws enacted in certain national systems that prohibit, or severely limit, a company from acquiring another company, primarily in instances involving HOSTILE TAKEOVERS. See also ANTITAKEOVER DEFENSE.