A

ActActa legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body - a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body ...

AmendmentAmendmentthe act of amending or correcting - the act of amending or correcting ...

AmericanAmericana native or inhabitant of the united states - a native or inhabitant of the united states ...

AssociatedAssociatedmake a logical or causal connection; "i cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "i cannot relate these events at all" - make a logical or causal connection; "i cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "i cannot relate these events at all" ...

B

BankBanka financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities; "he cashed a check at the bank"; "that bank holds the mortgage on my home" - a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities; "he cashed a check at the bank"; "that bank holds the mortgage on my home" ...

BillBilla statute in draft before it becomes law; "they held a public hearing on the bill" - a statute in draft before it becomes law; "they held a public hearing on the bill" ...

BoardBoarda committee having supervisory powers; "the board has seven members" - a committee having supervisory powers; "the board has seven members" ...

BondsBondsan electrical force linking atoms - an electrical force linking atoms ...

BylawsBylawsa rule made by a local authority to regulate its own affairs - a rule made by a local authority to regulate its own affairs ...

C

CampaignCampaigna race between candidates for elective office; "i managed his campaign for governor"; "he is raising money for a senate run" - a race between candidates for elective office; "i managed his campaign for governor"; "he is raising money for a senate run" ...

CapitalCapitalassets available for use in the production of further assets - assets available for use in the production of further assets ...

CharacteristicsCharacteristicsa prominent aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics" - a prominent aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics" ...

CongressCongressthe legislature of the united states government - the legislature of the united states government ...

CongressmanCongressmana member of the united states house of representatives - a member of the united states house of representatives ...

ConstitutionConstitutionlaw determining the fundamental political principles of a government - law determining the fundamental political principles of a government ...

ConstitutionalConstitutionala regular walk taken as a form of exercise - a regular walk taken as a form of exercise ...

ConversionConversionan event that results in a transformation - an event that results in a transformation ...

ConvertibleConvertiblea car that has top that can be folded or removed - a car that has top that can be folded or removed ...

CorporationCorporationa business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state - a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state ...

D

DebtDebtthe state of owing something (especially money); "he is badly in debt" - the state of owing something (especially money); "he is badly in debt" ...

DefenseDefense(sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring; "his teams are always good on defense" - (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring; "his teams are always good on defense" ...

DefinitionDefinitiona concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol - a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol ...

DelegateDelegatea person appointed or elected to represent others - a person appointed or elected to represent others ...

DelegatesDelegatesa person appointed or elected to represent others - a person appointed or elected to represent others ...

DemocracyDemocracythe political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives - the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives ...

DemocratDemocrata member of the democratic party - a member of the democratic party ...

DemocraticDemocraticcharacterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality; "democratic government"; "a democratic country"; "a democratic scorn for bloated dukes and lords"- george du maurier - characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality; "democratic government"; "a democratic country"; "a democratic scorn for bloated dukes and lords"- george du maurier ...

DemographicDemographica statistic characterizing human populations (or segments of human populations broken down by age or sex or income etc.) - a statistic characterizing human populations (or segments of human populations broken down by age or sex or income etc.) ...

DirectorDirectorsomeone who controls resources and expenditures - someone who controls resources and expenditures ...

DirectorsDirectorssomeone who controls resources and expenditures - someone who controls resources and expenditures ...

DiscussDiscussto consider or examine in speech or writing; "the article covered all the different aspects of this question"; "the class discussed dante's `inferno'" - to consider or examine in speech or writing; "the article covered all the different aspects of this question"; "the class discussed dante's `inferno'" ...

DistrictDistricta region marked off for administrative or other purposes - a region marked off for administrative or other purposes ...

DividendDividendthat part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly - that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly ...

DividendsDividendsthat part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly - that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly ...

E

EducationEducationthe activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill; "he received no formal education"; "our instruction was carefully programmed"; "good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded" - the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill; "he received no formal education"; "our instruction was carefully programmed"; "good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded" ...

ElectionsElectionsa vote to select the winner of a position or political office; "the results of the election will be announced tonight" - a vote to select the winner of a position or political office; "the results of the election will be announced tonight" ...

EquityEquitythe difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it - the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it ...

F

FedFedany federal law-enforcement officer - any federal law-enforcement officer ...

FederalFederala member of the union army during the american civil war - a member of the union army during the american civil war ...

G

GovernmentGovernmentthe organization that is the governing authority of a political unit; "the government reduced taxes"; "the matter was referred to higher authorities" - the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit; "the government reduced taxes"; "the matter was referred to higher authorities" ...

GovernorGovernorthe head of a state government - the head of a state government ...

I

InformationInformationa message received and understood - a message received and understood ...

InstitutionalInstitutionalrelating to or constituting or involving an institution; "institutional policy" - relating to or constituting or involving an institution; "institutional policy" ...

InvestmentInvestmentthe act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit - the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit ...

IssueIssuean important question that is in dispute and must be settled; "the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone"; "politicians never discuss the real issues" - an important question that is in dispute and must be settled; "the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone"; "politicians never discuss the real issues" ...

IssuedIssuedprepare and issue for public distribution or sale; "publish a magazine or newspaper" - prepare and issue for public distribution or sale; "publish a magazine or newspaper" ...

IssuesIssuesan important question that is in dispute and must be settled; "the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone"; "politicians never discuss the real issues" - an important question that is in dispute and must be settled; "the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone"; "politicians never discuss the real issues" ...

L

LawLawlegal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity; "there is a law against kidnapping" - legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity; "there is a law against kidnapping" ...

LawsLawsthe first of three divisions of the hebrew scriptures comprising the first five books of the hebrew bible considered as a unit - the first of three divisions of the hebrew scriptures comprising the first five books of the hebrew bible considered as a unit ...

M

MeetingMeetinga formally arranged gathering; "next year the meeting will be in chicago"; "the meeting elected a chairperson" - a formally arranged gathering; "next year the meeting will be in chicago"; "the meeting elected a chairperson" ...

MemberMemberone of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participates in a group organization); "only members will be admitted"; "a member of the faculty"; "she was introduced to all the members of his family" - one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participates in a group organization); "only members will be admitted"; "a member of the faculty"; "she was introduced to all the members of his family" ...

MembersMembersone of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participates in a group organization); "only members will be admitted"; "a member of the faculty"; "she was introduced to all the members of his family" - one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participates in a group organization); "only members will be admitted"; "a member of the faculty"; "she was introduced to all the members of his family" ...

MergerMergerthe combination of two or more commercial companies - the combination of two or more commercial companies ...

MinorityMinoritya group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part - a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part ...

O

ObstaclesObstaclessomething immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted; "lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement"; "the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education"; "the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan" - something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted; "lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement"; "the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education"; "the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan" ...

OwnershipOwnershipthe relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others - the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others ...

P

PartyPartyan organization to gain political power; "in 1992 perot tried to organize a third party at the national level" - an organization to gain political power; "in 1992 perot tried to organize a third party at the national level" ...

PolicyPolicya line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government; "they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation" - a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government; "they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation" ...

PoliticalPoliticalinvolving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians; "calling a meeting is a political act in itself"- daniel goleman; "political pressure"; "a political machine"; "political office"; "political policy" - involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians; "calling a meeting is a political act in itself"- daniel goleman; "political pressure"; "a political machine"; "political office"; "political policy" ...

PoliticsPoliticssocial relations involving authority or power - social relations involving authority or power ...

PreferencePreferencea strong liking; "my own preference is for good literature"; "the irish have a penchant for blarney" - a strong liking; "my own preference is for good literature"; "the irish have a penchant for blarney" ...

PreferredPreferredlike better; value more highly; "some people prefer camping to staying in hotels"; "we prefer sleeping outside" - like better; value more highly; "some people prefer camping to staying in hotels"; "we prefer sleeping outside" ...

PricePricethe amount of money needed to purchase something; "the price of gasoline"; "he got his new car on excellent terms"; "how much is the damage?" - the amount of money needed to purchase something; "the price of gasoline"; "he got his new car on excellent terms"; "how much is the damage?" ...

PrivatePrivatean enlisted man of the lowest rank; "our prisoner was just a private and knew nothing of value" - an enlisted man of the lowest rank; "our prisoner was just a private and knew nothing of value" ...

ProfitProfitthe excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) - the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) ...

ProspectusProspectusa formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the sec) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise; "a prospectus should contain the facts that an investor needs to make an informed decision" - a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the sec) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise; "a prospectus should contain the facts that an investor needs to make an informed decision" ...

PublicPublicpeople in general considered as a whole; "he is a hero in the eyes of the public" - people in general considered as a whole; "he is a hero in the eyes of the public" ...

R

ReasonsReasonsa rational motive for a belief or action; "the reason that war was declared"; "the grounds for their declaration" - a rational motive for a belief or action; "the reason that war was declared"; "the grounds for their declaration" ...

RepRepinformal abbreviation of `representative' - informal abbreviation of `representative' ...

RepresentativeRepresentativea person who represents others - a person who represents others ...

RepublicanRepublicana member of the republican party - a member of the republican party ...

ReserveReserveformality and propriety of manner - formality and propriety of manner ...

ResolutionResolutiona formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote - a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote ...

RightRightan abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature; "they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights"; "certain rights can never be granted to the government but must be kept in the hands of the people"- eleanor roosevelt; "a right is not something that somebody gives you; it is something that nobody can take away" - an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature; "they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights"; "certain rights can never be granted to the government but must be kept in the hands of the people"- eleanor roosevelt; "a right is not something that somebody gives you; it is something that nobody can take away" ...

RulesRulesa principle or condition that customarily governs behavior; "it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"; "short haircuts were the regulation" - a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior; "it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"; "short haircuts were the regulation" ...

S

SampleSamplea small part of something intended as representative of the whole - a small part of something intended as representative of the whole ...

SchoolsSchoolsan educational institution; "the school was founded in 1900" - an educational institution; "the school was founded in 1900" ...

SecuritiesSecuritiesthe state of being free from danger or injury; "we support the armed services in the name of national security" - the state of being free from danger or injury; "we support the armed services in the name of national security" ...

SenateSenateassembly possessing high legislative powers - assembly possessing high legislative powers ...

SenatorSenatora member of a senate - a member of a senate ...

SenatorsSenatorsa member of a senate - a member of a senate ...

ShareholderShareholdersomeone who holds shares of stock in a corporation - someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation ...

SharesSharesany of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate; "he bought 100 shares of ibm at the market price" - any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate; "he bought 100 shares of ibm at the market price" ...

StockStockthe capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity); "he owns a controlling share of the company's stock" - the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity); "he owns a controlling share of the company's stock" ...

StocksStocksa frame that supports a boat while it is under construction - a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction ...

StructureStructurea thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons" - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons" ...

T

ThreeThreethe cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one - the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one ...

TransferTransferthe act of moving something from one location to another - the act of moving something from one location to another ...

TreasuryTreasurythe funds of a government or institution or individual - the funds of a government or institution or individual ...

TrustTrustsomething (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary); "he is the beneficiary of a generous trust set up by his father" - something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary); "he is the beneficiary of a generous trust set up by his father" ...

V

ValuationValuationan appraisal of the value of something; "he set a high valuation on friendship" - an appraisal of the value of something; "he set a high valuation on friendship" ...

VoteVotea choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative; "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion" - a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative; "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion" ...

VoterVotera citizen who has a legal right to vote - a citizen who has a legal right to vote ...

VotersVotersa citizen who has a legal right to vote - a citizen who has a legal right to vote ...

VotingVotinga choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative; "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion" - a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative; "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion" ...