A procedure that rewards the defendant’s positive attitude, instead of focusing on his wrongdoing and punishing him for it.

a restraining order stopping a person from acting that differs from an affirmative injunction that makes them act. See restraining order.

The system of measures taken by government with ref- erence to the direct prevention of crime. It generally consists in obliging those persons whom there Is probable ground to suspect […]

The prevention of major failures by correcting, detecting minor problems in the system. It is different from corrective maintenance.

a remedy preventing a violation to a right being carried out.

The name given in England to the coast-guard , or armed police, forming a part of the customs service, and employed In the prevention and detection of smuggling. Previous intentions […]

In the procedure of parliamentary bodies, moving the ” previous question ” is a method of avoiding a direct vote on the main subject of discus- sion. It is described […]

An adverb of time, used in comparing an act or state named with another act or state, subsequent in order of time, for the purpose of asserting the priority of […]

The fee paid on suing out the writ of covenant , on levying fines, before the fine was passed. 2 Bl. Comm. 350.

In old Scotch practice. A form of action known in the forms of the court of session , by which a delay to discuss a suspension or advocation was got […]

The consideration (usually In money) given for the purchase of a thing. It is true that “price” generally means the sum of money which an article is sold for; but […]

The process of evaluating bids based on (1) comparison of the quotes, (2) Comparison of quotes across different time periods, (3) Comparison with the estimates of its own costs and […]

An estimation of the cost and shipment date of all the goods or services that are associated with a particular project. This aids in the study of the project.

A detailed comparison and analysis of price and availabilty data.

The total cost incurred for a good or services that is broken down into its separate elements such as labor, shipping, etc. The situation in which an estimate is required […]

The maximum permissible price for a product or service.

The illegal process that is deemed a criminal offence wherein a number of companies raise the price of a good to make larger profits. This is undertaken so that external […]

The price competition between suppliers that supply similar goods.

When a bond price is close to its call redemption price.

Buys who are always on the lookout for the cheapest prices.

A liquid market feature where the difference in prices between transactions is minimal. Each undertaken trade will result in a price movement that will determine the price for the forthcoming […]

A price ceiling determined by the Government on essential goods and services to keep the cost of living under check. It was a common measure in the late 20th century. […]

The interaction between the demand and supply in the free market that is used to determine the costs for a goods or service.

The methods buyers and sellers use to determine the price of an asset.

The sale of a product to various buyers that is dependant on the size of the purchase order and/or their jurisdiction .