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1. Subsidiary Subsidiary or Subordinate Election Management Body in Election Law An Election Management Body (EMB) that is not the primary or principal entity responsible for the organisation of elections within a given state. It may be regional or local. Subsidiary in International Trade Meaning of [...]...
2. Export Entry Modes Export Entry Modes in International Trade Meaning of Export Entry Modes, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In establishing export channels a company has to decide which functions will be the responsibility of external agents and which will be handled by [...]...
3. Limited Liability Company Gmbh (Gesellschaft Mit Beschränker Haftung) in Company Law Meaning of Gmbh (Gesellschaft Mit Beschränker Haftung), according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In German speaking countries (Austria, Germany, Switzerland) a designation for a private limited [...]...
4. Limited Liability Limited Liability in International Trade Meaning of Limited Liability, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A situation whereby the liability of a party within the company is limited to some extent. There are many forms of limited liability companies. For [...]...
5. Export In the United States For information about Export in the context of international trade, click here Export in International Trade Meaning of Export, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): To ship an item away from a country for sale to another country. [...]...
6. Export Credit Insurance Export Credit Insurance in International Trade Meaning of Export Credit Insurance, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Special insurance coverage for exporters to protect against non payment by the importer (coverage may extend to certain other risks, [...]...
7. Joint Venture Summary of Joint Venture A business enterprise with more than one equity participant; for example, an agreement between a German firm and a U.S. firm to capitalize jointly a new factory in Venezuela. Many countries impose restrictions on joint ventures; these restrictions may take the form [...]...
8. Contractual Joint Venture Contractual Joint Venture in International Trade Meaning of Contractual Joint Venture, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Agreement in which two parties come together for a particular business project and sign a contract outlining the terms under which they [...]...
9. Export Subsidies Export Subsidies in International Trade Meaning of Export Subsidies, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Government payments, economic inducements or their financially quantifiable benefits provided to domestic producers or exporters contingent on the export [...]...
10. Piggyback Distribution Piggyback Distribution in International Trade Meaning of Piggyback Distribution, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Piggyback is a form of distribution in foreign markets in which a SME company (the "rider"), deals with a larger company (the [...]...
11. End Date End Date in International Trade Meaning of End Date, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The date a contract ends....
12. Limited Company Limitada (ltda.) in International Trade Meaning of Limitada (ltda.), according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In Brazil and Portugal, designation for a private limited liability corporation with limited liability to shareholders....
13. Joint Venture Corporation Resources See Also Corporation...
14. Entrepot A warehouse or storage facility where foreign merchandise may be deposited and withdrawn for re-export without incurring customs duties.......
15. Corporation Sociedad Anónima (s.a.) in International Trade Meaning of Sociedad Anónima (s.a.), according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In Spain, México and Latin America designation for a joint stock company with limited personal to shareholders. See [...]...
16. Export Trading Company Export Trading Company and International Trade Economy In relation to international trade economy, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Export Trading Company: (Also known as an export management company.) A private firm that provides related-related services to other [...]...
17. Currency Option Currency Option in International Trade Meaning of Currency Option, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The contractually agreed right to buy (call option) or to sell (put option) a specific amount of foreign currency at a predetermined price on a specific [...]...
18. Export Management Company A private company that serves as the export department of other firms, usually small- and medium-size manufacturers. An EMC will provide a variety of services for its clients, to include locating customers abroad, arranging transportation and financing for the merchandise, developing foreign [...]...
19. Born Global Born Global in International Trade Meaning of Born Global, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Born global is a type of company that from the beginning of its activities pursues a vision of becoming global and globalizes rapidly without any preceding long [...]...
20. Issue Date Issue Date in International Trade Meaning of Issue Date, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The date a letter of credit was opened, or the date an amendment was issued....
21. Maturity Date Maturity Date in International Trade Meaning of Maturity Date, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The date an obligation becomes due. In bank collections, the due date of an accepted draft....
22. Export Declaration Export Declaration in International Trade Meaning of Export Declaration, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A government document declaring designated goods to be shipped out of the country. This document should be completed by the exporter and filed with [...]...
23. Presentation Date Presentation Date in International Trade Meaning of Presentation Date, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The date on which compliant documents were given to the issuing bank or any other institution permitted under a letter of credit....
24. Shipment Date Shipment Date in International Trade Meaning of Shipment Date, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The date a shipment takes place, which is usually the date of the relevant transport document. For banking purposes, with shipments by vessel for which [...]...
25. Start Date Start Date in International Trade Meaning of Start Date, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The date when a contract begins and the supplier must start providing the contracted goods or services....
26. Date Draft Date Draft in International Trade Meaning of Date Draft, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A draft that matures for a specified number of days after issuance, without regard to the date of acceptance....
27. Settlement Date Settlement Date in International Trade Meaning of Settlement Date, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In banking, the date on which payment for a transaction must be made....
28. Enterprises Tripartite Declaration Of Principles Concerning Multinational Enterprises And Social Policy A pronouncement by the Governing Body of the International Labour Office concerning the obligations of multinational firms to the workers and societies within which they operate. The declaration [...]...
29. Export Companies In the United States For information about Export Companies in the context of international trade, click here...
30. Confirming Confirming in International Trade Meaning of Confirming, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A financial service in which an independent company confirms an export order in the seller's country and makes payment for the goods in the currency of that [...]...
31. Holding Company Holding Company in International Trade Meaning of Holding Company, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Holding companies are corporations that are created for the sole purpose of obtaining and managing a controlling interest in other companies. There are [...]...
32. Loading Summary of Loading A risk premium in addition to interest charges and acceptance fees deducted by a bank or discount house from the face value of a bill of exchange (read here for further details) presented for discounting. This additional margin will vary, depending upon the quality of the [...]...
33. Carrier Liability Limit Carrier Liability Limit in International Trade Meaning of Carrier Liability Limit, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The maximum amount of money for which a carrier is legally liable for loss or damage to cargo. This is surprisingly low. For example, under [...]...
34. Strategic Alliance Strategic Alliance in International Trade Meaning of Strategic Alliance, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A strategic alliance is an agreement between two separate business entities to pool resources in order to achieve a common goal. In strategic [...]...
35. Market Access Data Base Market Access Data Base in International Trade Meaning of Market Access Data Base, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Database of the European Union with comprehensive information about tariffs in all countries of the world to European products and [...]...
36. Movement Certificate Eur 1 Movement Certificate in International Trade Note: there is more information about this term in the European legal Encyclopedia. Meaning of Eur 1 Movement Certificate, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Goods transport certificate and proof of [...]...
37. Trading Company A firm engaged in the purchase, distribution, and marketing of products in international trade. Generally, the trading company deals with products of unrelated firms as well as the manufacturers of joint ventures in which it is involved.......
38. General Partnership Spanish Translation of general partnership This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to general partnership and / or a definition of this topic: Sociedad Colectiva (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). General Partnership in International Trade [...]...
39. Trade Promotion Organizations Trade Promotion Organizations in International Trade Meaning of Trade Promotion Organizations, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): There are various governmental and non- governmental organizations that play a role in the promotion of international trade. [...]...
40. Portfolio Investment A minority interest in a foreign venture from which income is derived in the form of dividends; normally such an interest does not convey any significant control over the management or operations of the foreign firm.......
41. Export Administration Regulations Export Administration Regulations and the Laws of International Trade The Export Administration Regulations Export Control Compliance and Administration National security-related controls Foreign policy controls Short supply controls Jurisdiction Foreign boycotts under [...]...
42. Eur-lex Note: there is more information about this term in the European legal Encyclopedia. Meaning of Eur-lex, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Portal that offers most European Union legal texts. EUR-Lex goal is bringing together the whole body of EU texts for [...]...
43. Confirming House A commercial institution engaged in nonrecourse financing of foreign trade. The confirming house may confirm a foreign buyer's order, acting as guarantor of payment to the seller; in some cases, the confirming house may actually take title to the goods as agent for the foreign purchaser, [...]...
44. Incorporated Incorporated (Inc.) in International Trade Meaning of Incorporated (inc.), according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In United States, designation for a private limited liability corporation with limited liability to shareholders....
45. Tsnn Tsnn in International Trade Meaning of Tsnn, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The Trade Show News Network is one of the best Internet searchers of trade fairs around the world. Trade fairs can be searched by the name of the event, industry, date, city and [...]...
46. Forward Exchange Option Forward Exchange Option in International Trade Meaning of Forward Exchange Option, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A contractually agreed right to buy (put) or to sell (call) a specific amount of one currency for a specified amount of another [...]...
47. International Arrangement on Export Credits International Arrangement on Export Credits in International Trade Meaning of International Arrangement on Export Credits, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): An agreement among the members of OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) [...]...
48. Kompass Kompass in International Trade Meaning of Kompass, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Kompass is the leading online global business directory with nearly 4 million registered businesses in 60 countries. The search can be done by country, product or company [...]...
49. Export Quota Export Quota and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Export Quota: A specific restriction or ceiling imposed by an exporting country on the value or volume of certain exports. [...]...
50. Dumping Dumping in International Trade Meaning of Dumping, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The practice of selling a product in a foreign market at an unfairly low price (a price that is lower than the cost in the home market, or which is lower than the cost of [...]...
51. Export Marks Export Marks in International Trade Meaning of Export Marks, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Words or symbols placed on the outside of a export packed goods to indicate the shipment's destination. Typical marks for vessel shipments include the [...]...
52. Managing Director Managing Director in International Trade Meaning of Managing Director, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A managing director is someone who is responsible for the daily operations of a company, organization, or corporate division. In some countries, the [...]...
53. Limited Limited (ltd.) in International Trade Meaning of Limited (ltd.), according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In United Kingdom, United States and other countries, designation for a private limited liability corporation with limited liability to shareholders....
54. Bank Export Services Act A 1982 act of Congress that amends Federal banking laws to permit banks to acquire equity, up to 100 percent, in Export Trading Companies. The act forms Title II of the Export Trading Company Act. See export TRADING COMPANY ACT.......
55. Import Import in International Trade Meaning of Import, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): 1. To receive goods and services from abroad. 2. An imported item. Cultural Property: Import Restrictions In relation to the international law practice and cultural [...]...
56. Postdated Check Postdated Check in International Trade Meaning of Postdated Check, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A check bearing a date that has not yet arrived. Such a check cannot be paid by a bank before the date shown and must be returned to the maker or to the [...]...
57. Sales Agent Sales Agent in International Trade Meaning of Sales Agent, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A person or a company that acts as a sales agent on behalf of the exporting company (principal), introducing its products to potential buyers in the external [...]...
58. Inward Foreign Manifest Inward Foreign Manifest (IFM) in International Trade Meaning of Inward Foreign Manifest (IFM), according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A complete listing of all cargo entering the country of discharge. Required at all world ports, it is the primary source of [...]...
59. Master Form Master Form in International Trade Meaning of Master Form, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Central document in export administrative systems under which all necessary information is entered into a single master document or computer file, which is the [...]...
60. American Option Definition of American Option in International Trade The following is a concept of American Option in the context of international trade law, from the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A foreign exchange type of contract containing a provision to the effect that it can be [...]...
61. Export Trade Certificates In the United States For information about Export trade certificates in the context of international trade, click here...
62. Multinational Concept of Multinational An introductory definition of Multinational is provided here: Involving more than two nations. The term multinational can be contrasted with binational or bilateral (only two) or unilateral (only one). Concept of Multinational Note: explore also the meaning of this [...]...
63. Eurostat Eurostat in International Trade Note: there is more information about this term in the European legal Encyclopedia. Meaning of Eurostat, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Eurostat is the Statistical Office of the European Union. Its task is to provide the [...]...
64. Trade Fair Trade Fair in International Trade Meaning of Trade Fair, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A stage-setting event in which firms of several nationalities present their products or services to prospective clients in a pre-formatted setting, usually a booth [...]...
65. Royalties In the United States For information about Royalties in the context of international trade, click here Royalties and the Laws of International Trade Royalties Intellectual Property and Competition Law Royalties in International Trade Meaning of Royalties, according to the Dictionary of [...]...
66. Commission Sales Agreement Commission Sales Agreement in International Trade Meaning of Commission Sales Agreement, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A type or contract, whereby a person or company acts as a sales agent on behalf of the exporting company (principal), introducing its [...]...
67. Eco-label Eco-label in International Trade Meaning of Eco-label, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A voluntary mark awarded by the European Union to producers who can show that their product is significantly less harmful to the environment than similar products....
68. Freight Rate LCL/fcl in International Trade Meaning of LCL/fcl, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A way of quoting container freight rates in which the carrier agrees to pack the container at the outset (LCL) but unpacking at destination must be carried out by the [...]...
69. Jetro Jetro in International Trade Meaning of Jetro, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The Japan External Trade Organization, an official agency depending on the Ministry of International Trade and Industry that administers the export and import promotion [...]...
70. Limited Partnership Limited Partnership in International Trade Meaning of Limited Partnership, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A partnership in which at least one partner has general liability and at least one of the other partners has limited liability....
71. Triangular Trade Triangular Trade in International Trade Meaning of Triangular Trade, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Trade between three countries, in which an attempt is made to create a favorable balance for each. Triangular trade usually evolves when a region has [...]...
72. Equity The Legal History of Equity This section provides an overview of Equity Equity and Trusts Contents of Equity and Trusts Contents of this subject matter include: Part 1: HISTORY AND NATURE OF EQUITY Introduction to EquityComparison between common law and Equity Historical development of [...]...
73. Equity Plus Fixed-Rate Debt A purchase arrangement in which the borrower contributes a portion of the purchase price (his equity) and takes a loan for the rest at a fixed rate of interest.......
74. Equity Plus Variable-Rate Debt A purchase arrangement in which the borrower contributes a portion of the purchase price (his equity) and takes a loan for the rest at a rate of interest that fluctuates periodically in response to some specified money market index.......
75. Venture Capital Venture Capital Definition Venture Capital may be defined as money or capital provided for new business ventures by investors other than the original proprietor. The term is sometimes also used for capital provided to rescue or turn around a company. Venture capitalists—that is, [...]...
76. Better Equity Resources See Also Equity...
77. Pay Equity Resources See Also Labor Employment Law International Labor Law Industrial Safety Labour Labor Right Labor Policy Employment...
78. Common Law and Equity Common Law and Equity......
79. Private Equity Law Private Equity Law......
80. Joint and Several Liability Joint and Several Liability in International Trade Meaning of Joint and Several Liability, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Liability for damages imposed on two or more individuals or legal entities who are responsible together and individually, allowing [...]...
81. Court of Equity Trust, Court of Equity From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Trust, Court of Equity (1): A conveyance in trust for the use of a church vests the use in the church and it will be protected by a court of equity.381 Resources See Also Court of Chancery Resources Notes and [...]...
82. Commercial Equity Commercial Equity Contents of Commercial Equity Contents of this subject matter include: History of fiduciary obligations in commercial arrangements Directors' duties Third party liability issues in commercial disputes Unjust Enrichment Corporate opportunity doctrine Equitable Tracing [...]...
83. Commercial Equity Law Contents of Commercial Equity Law Contents of this subject matter include: History of fiduciary obligations in commercial arrangements Directors' duties Third party liability issues in commercial dispute Specific performance, injunctions, equitable damages Corporate opportunity doctrine [...]...
84. Damages in Equity Most Popular Entries related to Damages in Equity Remedies for Breach of Contract (in the World) Remedies in Tort (in the World) Remedies in Equity (in the World) Remedies in Contracts (in the World) Remedies in Administrative Law (in the World) Damages and Remedies (in the World) [...]...
85. Remedies in Equity Most Popular Entries related to Remedies in Equity Damages (in the World) Damages for Breach of Contract (in the World) Damages in Tort (in the World) Damages in Equity (in the World) Damages in Contracts (in the World) Damages in Administrative Law (in the World) Remedies (in the World)...
86. Action in Equity Description of Action in Equity Resources See Also Suit In Equity Under Suit Action...
87. Countervailing Equity Resources See Also Equity...
88. Claim in Equity Resources See Also Equity jurisdiction...
89. Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit in relation with Real Estate Loans This content deals with legal and regulatory aspects of Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit covered in connexion with Real Estate Loans and banking / lending Institutions....
90. Joint Resources See Also As to joint Annuity Ballot Committee Contract Covenant Creditor Custody Fiat Fine Indictment Obligation Obligee Obligor Owner Rate Resolution Session Tenancy Tenant Trespass Trespasser Trustee Will, see those titles. As to joint-stock banks, see Bank joint-stock company, [...]...
91. Joint Will Resources See Also Will...
92. Joint Rate Summary of Joint Rate A single factor rate applicable to the movement of goods through two or more carriers.(Main Author: William J. Miller) Resources See Also Joint through rate Rate...
93. Joint Ventures Law Joint Ventures......
94. Joint and Several Liabiliy Spanish Translation of joint and several liabiliy and solidarityThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to joint and several liabiliy or solidarity and / or a definition of this topic: Solidaridad (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
95. Joint Action Joint action (CFSP) and the Treaties of the European Union Description of Joint action (CFSP) provided by the European Union Commission: Joint action, which is a legal instrument under Title V of the Treaty on European Union (common foreign and security policy, CFSP), means coordinated action [...]...
96. Joint Ventures In the United States For information about Joint ventures in the context of international trade, click here Literature Review on Joint Ventures In the Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy, [1] Christopher Hawkins offers the following summary about the topic of Joint [...]...
97. Joint Committee Concept of Joint Committee Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Congress...
98. Joint Accounts Joint Accounts in relation with Checking and Savings Accounts This content deals with legal and regulatory aspects of Joint Accounts covered in connexion with Checking and Savings Accounts and banking / lending Institutions....
99. Joint Account Description of Joint Account In this reference work, joint account is a sort of the Banking category. Resources See Also Joint Tenancy Banking...
100. Joint Adoption Description of Joint Adoption In this reference work, joint adoption is a sort of the Family law category. Resources See Also Adoption Family law...
101. Joint Executors Resources See Also Co-executor...
102. Joint Adventure Resources See Also Community of interest Joint enterprise Joint venture...
103. Joint Negligence Resources See Also Compa_rative negligence Contribution Joint tort-feasors Negligence (Contributory negligence)...
104. Joint Offense Resources See Also Conspiracy...
105. Joint Liability Resources See Also Contribution Indemnity Joinder Joint and several liability Joint tort-feasors Liability...
106. Joint Tort Resources See Also Contribution Joint negligence Joint tort-teasors...
107. Joint Indictment Resources See Also Indictment...
108. Joint Cause of Action Resources See Also Joinder...
109. Joint Defendants Resources See Also Joinder Trial...
110. Joint Trial Resources See Also Joinder Trial...
111. Joint Enterprise Resources See Also Joint adventure Joint venture...
112. Joint Return Resources See Also Joint tax return...
113. Joint Estate Resources See Also Joint tenancy...
114. Joint Tenancy Resources See Also Tenancy...
115. Joint Ownership Resources See Also Tenancy (Joint tenancy)...
116. Joint Verdict Resources See Also Verdict...
117. Joint Consultation Resources See Also Social Integration Social Exclusion Community integration Social integration Racial integration Social Engagement Public Participation Social participation...
118. Joint Governance Resources See Also Trade Unionism Trade Union Chartism Trade Union Legislation Labor Dispute...
119. Joint Management Resources See Also Trade Unionism Trade Union Chartism Trade Union Legislation Labor Dispute...
120. Several, Joint, and Solidary obligations Several, Joint, and Solidary obligations When there are multiple obligees and/or obligors, the obligation may be several, joint, or solidary. ... Read more...