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AVOIDING

When minimal assertiveness is used to handle a conflict. Each party tends to stay away from the other.

AVOIRDUPOIS WEIGHT

The unit of goods sold by weight. Precious metals are not considered. A pound is considered 16 ounces. Metals are sold in troy ounces which is different.

AWARD

1. To take a bid for a contract. 2. a written decision for court that must be followed.

AWARENESS

How well a brand or company is knows. A target is set to increase sales.

AWAY FROM THE MARKET

A BID on a LIMIT ORDER that is lower than the current price, or an ASK that is higher than the current price. The order is held for later execution unless it

AXONOMETRIC PROJECTION

1. a projection that shows an ojects three dimensions. The axes are oriented relative to the projected surface. 2. A 3d drawing of a building based on a floor plan. The lines

ASSESSABLE INSURANCE

Insurance when a premium rate that uses possible future rate hikes to have a higher payment. AKA assessment insurance.

ASSESSED VALUE

Real estate value that government assessors use for taxes and court damages. This is not appraisal value.

ASSESSMENT OF TAX

The tax receiver can assess the liability and get the assessed amount from the tax payer.

ATTRACTIVE NUISANCE

A dangerous feature on property that may cause trespassing. All prevention is on the shoulders of the owner.

ATTRIBUTES DATA

Data that represents units. It is used to show the amount of that unit that is owned and how it responds to a variable.

ATTRIBUTION RULES

How canada prevents investors from skipping out on taxes. Transfering assets to poorer family members is forbidden.

AUTHENTIC RECORD

A document that represents what is supposed to and has not been changed. AKA authentic document.

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