Extra features to make something appear more desirable or to make something seem more valuable than it is.
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AMENITY
In real property law . Such circumstances , In regard to situation, outlook, access to a water-course , or the like, as enhance the pleasantness or desirability of an estate […]
Amentia
A total lack of intelligence, reason, or mental capacity. Sometimes so used as to cover imbecility or dotage, or even as applicable to all forms of insanity ; but properly […]
AMERALIUS
L. Lat A naval commander, under the eastern Roman empire, but not of the highest rank; the origin, according to Spelman, of the modern title and office of admiral. Spelman.
AMERCE
To impose an amercement or fine; to punish by a fine or penalty.
AMERCEMENT
A pecuniary penalty, in the nature of a fine, imposed upon a person for some fault or misconduct , he being “in mercy” for his offense. It was assessed by […]
AMERICAN AGENCY SYSTEM
When independent agents sell insurance for a bigger company. AKA independent agency system.
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION
a voluntary and non-profit organisation that has a panel of arbitrators who hear labour and other sorts of disputes.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS (AAII)
An organization for investors who are individual .
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
the organisation whose members are attorneys at law from the various states of the US.
AMERICAN BREAKFAST
When a hotel offers breakfast. It includes 2 eggs, bacon or sausage, bread or toast, jelly, butter, pancakes, cereal, coffee, tea, and juice. AKA american style breakfast. Refer to continental […]
AMERICAN BUSINESS CONFERENCE (ABC)
A party that lobbies for any midsize businesses. They promote growth and create a higher standard of living for the american businesses they represent. It has executives of participating companies […]
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
a voluntary and non-profit organisation that helps to maintain the citizen’s civil rights who have been threatened or may be threatened.
AMERICAN CLAUSE
In marine insurance . A proviso in a policy to the effect that, in case of any subsequent insurance, the Insurer shall nevertheless be answerable for the full extent of […]
AMERICAN COLLEGE
A school that researches life insurance and publishes the results for the public to read. Agents can also continue their education here.
AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS (ACGIH)
A government agency that controls work exposure for chemicals and other agents. The limits are followed world wide.
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LIFE INSURANCE
A group of insurance agencies groups who exchange data and decide legislative issues.
AMERICAN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INDEX
A new way to evaluate satisfaction in american households. The goods and services are financial, insuance, durables manufactured, nondurable manufactured, public administration , government, retail, services, communications , transportation , […]
AMERICAN DEPOSITORY RECEIPT (ADR)
A negotiable certificate issued by a US BANK representing a foreign company
AMERICAN DEPOSITORY SHARE (ADS)
COMMON STOCK issued by a foreign company in the US marketplace. ADSs, denominated in US dollars, are registered with the SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION and are traded on an EXCHANGE […]
AMERICAN DEPOSITORY SHARES (ADS)
Stock from a foreign countries business that his held in a US bank for the stockholders . It is issued against ADS.
AMERICAN ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION (AEA)
A group started in 1885 to research and discuss economic trends. The headquarters are in Nashville, Tennessee. The members are scholars, business men, government employees, and nonprofit members. A meeting […]
AMERICAN EXPRESS
A corporation that issues credit cards to people worldwide. It also has travel programs and privileges for being a member. Many cards are offered to meet the customers needs. It […]
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS (AFLCIO)
An alliance started in 1955 of volunteers combining the american federation of labor and the congress of industrial organizations. There are 56 unions that advocate the union and employee rights.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR-CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS (AFL-CIO)
the organisation that is composed of the 2 largest labour unions in the USA, the American Federation of Labour and the Congress of Industrial Organisations.