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STREAM
A current of water; a body of liowiug water. The word, in its ordinary sense, includes rivers. But Callis detines a stream “a current of waters ruuuiiig over the level […]
STREAMING FOR TIN
The process of working tin in Cornwall aud Devon The right to stream must not be exercised so as to interfere with the rights .of other private individuals; e. y., […]
STREAMING MEDIA
Files of multimedia that play in a continues flow upon downloading.
STREAMLINE
Improving the processes, organizations or businesses efficiency through simplifying steps.
STREET
An urban way or thoroughfare ; a road or public way in a city, towu, or village, generally paved, aud lined or intended to be lined by houses on each […]
STREET BROKER
A market broker who operates over the counter and not a broker from the stock exchange .
STREET NAME
Securities registered to an institution that are owned by a client eliminating the need of delivering the security to the owner.
STREET PRICE
A retail price lower than that advertised and which can vary daily.
STREET SMARTS
Being able to take care of yourself in an environment that can be dangerous.
STREIGHTEN
In the old books. To narrow or restrict. “The habendum should not strcightcn the devise.” 1 Leon. 58.
STRENGTH
1. Ability to resist force or pressure. 2. Knowledge, skill, capital or an advantage over competition . See SWOT analysis .
STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
Aspects, both positive and negative of internal and external environments under control of the decision maker. See SWOT analysis .
STREPITUS
violent depredation on tlie highway, or accompanied by house-breaking. Alis. Prin. Scotch Law 227.
STREPITUS JUDICIALIS
Turbulent conduct in a court of justice. Jacob.
STRESS
1. Engineering . Force or load per unit area which will cause deformation of the body it is acting on. See strain. 2. Psychology. (1) As the cause that can […]
STRESS INTERVIEW
Interview situation where the person being interviewed is put under stress that is psychological in order to evaluate performance under pressure.
STRESS TESTING
In manufacturing it is a test performed to determine the load a system can take before its limit is reached or it breaks down.
STRESSOR
1. Physical, social or psychological force placing demands on the mind, body or emotions of a person. 2. Biological, physical or chemical factor causing harm to the ecosystem, organism or […]
STRETCH GOAL
Goal that can’t be attained by steps but needs extending to the limit to be realized.
STRETCHWRAP
Shrink-wrap is similar, a plastic film tightly wrapped around goods or packages. Not heat shrunk but tightly stretched.
STRICT
As to strict ” Construction ,” ‘
STRICT CONSTRUCTION
the literal and narrow interpretation of a contract or document as differs from a liberal interpretation.
STRICT JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY
US term for liability for cleaning up hazardous wastes.
STRICT LIABILITY
When a plaintiff makes a motion to prove harm has occurred without having to show how or why to collect damages.