a term that means to cancel or reverse a judgement of the court due to a matter about the facts.

This term refers to the number of records gathered in a database search divided by the total number of records indexed on that subject in the catalog. See also precision […]

The advertising effect of print media when a subject is asked if he or she remembers any of the advertising messages. Prompted recollection is aided recall , unprompted is called […]

a term that means to take back or to withdraw a statement that has been made, to repudiate.

Restructuring a company to create more equity and reduce debt. The company may be solvent or filing for bankruptcy. Or reorganizing the voting abilities of stock. AKA deleveraging. Refer to […]

A retaking, or taking back. A species of remedy by the mere act of the party injured , (otherwise termed “reprisal,”) which happens when any one has deprived another of […]

The taking from an enemy, by a friendly force, a vessel previously taken for prize by such enemy. Receditur a placitis juris, potius quam in j urine et delicta maneant […]

This rule refers to the addition of a gain that has been realized on a depreciable asset when the asset has sold for more than its book value, as taxable […]

This term refers to someone making a complete career change later in their life. This change is usually intended to pursue a dream job or a major change in the […]

An event that triggers a recasting of the payment plan for an ARM mortgage. For instance, if the borrower makes a minimum payment for 5 years, the payment schedule can […]

A receipt is the written acknowledgment of the receipt of money, or a thing of value, without containing any affirmative obligation upon either party to it; a mere admission of […]

A name given In some of the states to a person who receives from the sheriff goods which the latter has seized under process of garnishment , on giving to […]

Accounting term for monetary amount due from a customer, employee, supplier or other source. Receivables, considered as accounts receivable , notes receivable , etc., and represent an asset of the […]

This term refers to the number of days that a company allows a consumer to pay for the services and goods that they purchase.

To acquire or get something. Someone can receive an item such as a letter or a gift or can receive something non-tangible such as a word of encouragement or praise.

Used where the goods arrive at the port of departure before the ship does. Serves only as a receipt for goods accepted for shipment and does not certify their placement […]

A receiver is an indifferent person between the parties appointed by the court to collect and receive the rents, issues, and profits of land, or the produce ot personal estate, […]

A swap that allows the buyer to receive fixed rates but pay floating rates in interest. This happens when an asset falls below strike price . Refer to payer swapation.

A certificate that is comparable to a lien and distributed by a receiver to cover assets in the event of liquidation . Payments come first, before any other claims can […]

After filing for bankruptcy an overseer is assigned until the courts decide to liquidate or reorganize.

This term refers to the administrative functions that include checking the quantity, quality and condition of any incoming goods followed by their proper storage.

the part of the defendant. Steph. PI. 59; 3 Bl. Comm. 310.

Measure of the time elapsed since (1) an advertisement was last published, or (2) the last purchase was made by a customer, or (3) a commercial was last broadcast.

The idea that once a customer makes a purchase from a company, they are more likely to buy the same product or other products that are offered by the same […]

A Flaw or Inaccuracy in performance appraisal or job interview, caused by the evaluator or the interviewer’s dependence on the most recent occurrences of the employee or the applicant’s behavior.