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1. World Food Programme WFP – World Food Programme Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including World Food Programme , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including World Food Programme , Boczek, [...]...
2. Labor Law Glossary Most Popular Entries related to Labor Law Glossary Labor Law (in the World) Labor Law Outline (in the World) Labor Law Career (in the World) Labor Law Overtime (in the World) Child Labor Law (in the World) Labor Law Key Terms (in the World) Labor Law Glossary (in the World)...
3. Trade In the United States For information about Trade in the context of international trade, click here Trade and the Laws of International Trade Prohibited actions Export Administration System Trade and the Laws of International Trade Intent Export Administration System American Coasting Trade: [...]...
4. Peru The Legal History of Peru This section provides an overview of Peru Implementation: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement ("ptpa") In relation to the international law practice and Implementation: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement ("ptpa") in this world [...]...
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6. Foreign Aid Concept of Foreign Aid An introductory definition of Foreign Aid is provided here: Donations of money, goods, or services from one nation to another. Such donations can be made for a humanitarian, altruistic purpose, or to advance the national interests of the giving nation. While in total [...]...
7. Tariff Policy Related Fields Related topics include: International Trade Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Trade Regulation Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. International Economic Law Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Export License Find this subject in [...]...
8. Forestry Cooperative Resources See Also Credit Union Cooperative Collective...
9. Agriculture Agriculture in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Agriculture: Counterpart committees in the industrial sector are known as ISACs. See also IFACs. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in [...]...
10. Food Aid Resources See Also Further Reading Information related to food aid in the Max Planck Encyclopedia of International Law(MPEPIL), Germany, United Kingdom...
11. Free Trade Zone Spanish Translation of free trade zoneThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to free trade zone and / or a definition of this topic: Zona de Libre Comercio (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
12. FAO Structure Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations StructureIntroduction to FAO StructureAt present the organization represents 187 member countries plus the European Union; it is headed by a director general. Each member nation has one vote in the general conference, the poli......
13. 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 [...]...
14. Free Trade Area Summary of Free Trade Area An association of states that seeks to overcome impediments to trade among members by reducing or eliminating tariffs among the participants. The members of a free trade area do not maintain a common external tariff nor do they (usually) provide for the free flow [...]...
15. Industries Sunrise vs Sunset Industries and International Trade Economy In relation to international trade economy, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Sunrise vs Sunset Industries. The term "sunrise" refers to industries with the greatest potential for growth and [...]...
16. Nation Concept of Mfn An introductory definition of Mfn is provided here: Most Favoured Nation: every member is treated as well as the "most favoured one": ie: if U.S. offers low tariff to Canada on ice cubes: every other GATT member is entitled to the same treatment (see also free trade, [...]...
17. Development Economics Resources See Also Further Reading Information related to development economics in the Max Planck Encyclopedia of International Law(MPEPIL), Germany, United Kingdom...
18. Forestry Law Forestry Law......
19. World Food Council WFC – World Food Council Further ReadingA concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including World Food Council , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including World Food Council , Boczek, Boleslaw Adam [...]...
20. Content of Passports Authority to Determine Content of Passports to Implement Foreign Policy in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See information on Diplomatic Relations, Succession, Continuity of States and Statehood [...]...
21. Fao Fao Fao (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Fao means: is a food and agriculture organization, founded in 1945. Covers questions of food resources and agricultural development in order to improve the lives of the peoples of the world. Embracing mainstream international law, this [...]...
22. United States-peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation: United States-peru Trade Promotion Agreement ("ptpa") in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2011, both the United States and Peru took steps to implement the PTPA. On [...]...
23. Intermingled Goods In the United States For information about Intermingled goods in the context of international trade, click here...
24. Unentered Goods In the United States For information about Unentered goods in the context of international trade, click here...
25. Trade-related Issues Trade Agreements and Trade-related Issues In relation to the international law practice and other trade agreements and trade-related issues in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Trade, Commercial Relations, Investment, and Transportation About this [...]...
26. Forestry Worker Resources See Also Legal Education Education Education Law Higher Education Vocational Training Training...
27. Transaction Value The primary method of valuing goods for customs purposes under the Customs Valuation Agreement (read this and related legal terms for further details).......
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. Employment Law Start a New Job or Losing a Job The Legal History of Labor and Employment Law This section provides an overview of Labor and Employment Law. Internet and Employment Law Intersection and the Electronic Commerce Related Fields Related topics include: Educational Appraisal Find this [...]...
30. Foreign Asset Control In the United States For information about Foreign Asset Control in the context of international trade, click here...
31. Free Trade Commission Meeting of the CAFTA-DR Free Trade Commission In relation to the international law practice and Meeting of the Cafta-dr Free Trade Commission in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Trade, Commercial Relations, Investment, Transportation About this subject: [...]...
32. Nonprivileged Domestic Status The condition of merchandise of U.S. origin entered into a foreign trade zone (read this and related legal terms for further details), other than goods that have been granted privileged domestic STATUS (...
33. Standard of Living Standard of Living (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Standard of Living means: integrated index of socio-economic development, measured by aggregate data such as real per capita income, poverty rate, access to health care, the uneven growth of incomes, standards of education, [...]...
34. Countries Sanctioned Countries Sanctioned and the Laws of International Trade Countries or entities currently subject to sanctions by the United States: Burma International Trade Control Legislation Countries currently subject to sanctions by the United States: The Iranian Assets Control Regulations: [...]...
35. Gray Market Goods In the United States For information about Gray market goods in the context of international trade, click here...
36. Finance Literature Review on Finance: Activity-Based Costing (ABC) In the Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy, [1] Thomas Buttross and George Schmelzle provide the following summary about the topic of Activity-Based Costing (ABC) in Finance: This entry is meant to provide the [...]...
37. UN Agencies Related Fields Related topics include: International Organization Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Foreign Relations Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Organization Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. United Nations Find this subject in this [...]...
38. Zone Restricted Status A condition accorded to goods entered into a Foreign Trade Zone (read this and related legal terms for further details) solely for destruction or exportation to another country. These goods may not be manipulated or proc......
39. Cambodia The Legal History of Cambodia This section provides an overview of Cambodia Resources See Also Legal System Country Jurisdiction Immigration Consulate Resources See Also Legal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Cambodia in the Oxford International [...]...
40. Family The Legal History of Family This section provides an overview of Family Family (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Family means: the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 44/82 of 8 December 1989, proclaimed 1994 as the International Year of the Family (IYF) with its [...]...
41. Housing The Legal History of Housing This section provides an overview of Housing Related Fields Related topics include: Housing Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Housing Discrimination Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Limited Equity Housing Find this subject in [...]...
42. World Food Program Introduction to World Food ProgramWorld Food Program (WFP), unit of the United Nations, created in 1961 by the General Assembly as a three-year experimental project of the UN and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN. In 1965 the assembly voted to extend the program "fo......
43. Government Procurement Government Procurement and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Government Procurement: Government policies and procedures for purchasing goods and services. Procurement [...]...
44. Imports Minimum Import Price and International Trade Sea Turtle Conservation and Shrimp Imports In relation to the international law practice and Sea Turtle Conservation and Shrimp Imports in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Environment, Transnational Scientific Issues [...]...
45. Education Policy Related Fields Related topics include: Education Policy Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Training Policy Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Related Fields Related topics include: Government Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Government [...]...
46. Erste Bank Group Dismissal of the Claims Against Erste Bank Group A.g. and Mkb Bank in This Action Would be in the Foreign Policy Interest of the United States In relation to the international law practice and Dismissal of the Claims Against Erste Bank Group A.g. and Mkb Bank in This Action Would be in the [...]...
47. Unfair Trade Practices Unfair Trade Practices and the Laws of International Trade Executive review of unfair trade practices: Background Unfair Trade and Import Competition Regulation Procedure: Initiation of investigation The investigation Monitoring Recent developments The escape clause: [...]...
48. Occupation Related Fields Related topics include: Educational Appraisal Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Educational Assessment Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Education Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Occupation Find this subject in this World [...]...
49. Right to Adequate Food This section provides an overview of right to adequate food within the legal context of International Economic Law and Human Rights in international economic law (Cross-Cutting Challenges). Resources Further Reading Bernard O'Connor, "Right to Adequate Food," Elgar Encyclopedia [...]...
50. Medical Law Medical Law......
51. Somalia The Legal History of Somalia This section provides an overview of Somalia Contact Group on Piracy Off the Coast of Somalia In relation to the international law practice and Contact Group on Piracy Off the Coast of Somalia in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: [...]...
52. Entry of Goods Entry of Goods and the Laws of International Trade Entry of goods: Overview Customs Trade Law The entry process Evidence of right to make entry Entry for consumption Entry documents Surety Entry summary documentation Electronic entry: Automated Commercial [...]...
53. Unemployment Unemployment (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Unemployment means: refers to all people above a specified age who are not in paid employment or self-employed, but are available for work and have taken specific steps to seek paid employment or self-employment. Long-term [...]...
54. Labor Relations Related Fields Related topics include: Labor Relations Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Industrial Relations Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Employment Relationship Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Trade Unionism Find this subject in [...]...
55. Forestry Development Resources See Also Forestry Natural Resources Forest Law...
56. History of Foreign Trade until the 20th Century Contents History of Foreign Trade until the 20th Century Although foreign trade was an important part of ancient and medieval ... Read more...
57. Import Restrictions Import Restrictions and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Import Restrictions: Measures to limit or control the volume of imports by means of tariffs ornontariff barriers [...]...
58. Export Controls Export Controls and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Export Controls: Regulations or restrictions applied to exports by the government of the exporting country to limit [...]...
59. Foreign Boycotts In the United States For information about Foreign boycotts in the context of international trade, click here...
60. Commercial Activity Commercial Activity in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Section 1605(a)(2) of the FSIA provides that a foreign state is not immune from suit in any case "in which the action is based upon a [...]...
61. Foreign Debt Foreign Debt and Human Rights in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On March 24, 2011, the United States voted against a Human Rights Council resolution extending the mandate of the independent expert [...]...
62. Trade Organizations World Trade Organization (WTO) Notion of of World Trade Organization (WTO): An international organization founded in 1995 to provide conciliation mechanisms to resolve trade conflicts between members and, if necessary, adjudicate disputes. The WTO provides a forum for ongoing negotiations in [...]...
63. Trade Promotion Agreements U.S.-colombia Trade Promotion Agreement in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to U.s.-colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: (1) Environmental Cooperation Agreement On April 19, 2013, the United States and Colombia signed the U.S.-Colombia Environmental Cooperation [...]...
64. Jobs Related Fields Related topics include: Personnel Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Law Enforcement Officer Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Military Personnel Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Law Practice Management Find this subject in [...]...
65. International Law of Trade International Law of TradeFurther ReadingA concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including International Law of Trade, H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including International Law of Trade, Boczek, [...]...
66. Citizenship The Legal History of Citizenship This section provides an overview of Citizenship Cross References of Nationality, Citizenship, Immigration in International Law Real ID Act, information on International Criminal Law in this legal Encyclopedia.A.3. Constitutionality of state laws concerning [...]...
67. Importer In the United States For information about Importer in the context of international trade, click here...
68. Food Issues Food in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Food: On March 21, 2013, the United States joined consensus on a resolution adopted by at the 22nd session of the HRC on the right to food. U.N. Doc. A/HRC/RES/22/9. Attorney Adviser Julianna Bentes delivered the [...]...
69. Public Service Literature Review on Public Service In the Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy, [1] Richard A. Loverd offers the following summary about the topic of Public Service: Public service can be analyzed as a place of employment or an attitude. While the challenges are great, [...]...
70. The Right to Food In relation to the the right to food and constitutional law, Mathilde Cohen[1] made the following observation: In the face of persistent chronic hunger in some regions of the world and malnutrition in others, the recognition of the right to food is on the rise. The notion of a right to [...]...
71. Foreign Officials Immunity of Foreign Officials In relation to the international law practice and immunity of foreign officials in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Privileges and Immunities About this subject:Ahmed v. Magan Note: there is detailed information and [...]...
72. World Trade Organization Functions World Trade Organization In relation to the international law practice and world trade organization in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Trade, Commercial Relations, Investment, and Transportation About this subject:WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement [...]...
73. Assist Inputs to production, including tools, dies, blueprints, designs, or development engineering provided by an American importer to a foreign manufacturer for use in producing merchandise for export to the United States. Such inputs must be declared to U.S. Customs on the first importation of the [...]...
74. Nonprivileged Foreign Status The condition of imported merchandise entered into a Foreign Trade Zone (read this and related legal terms for further details), other than goods that have been granted privileged foreign status (...
75. Indonesia The Legal History of Indonesia This section provides an overview of Indonesia Indonesia and the World Trade Organization Indonesia in relation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) covers several issues. Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental [...]...
76. Liberia The Legal History of Liberia This section provides an overview of Liberia Resources See Also Legal System Country Jurisdiction Immigration Consulate Resources See Also Legal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Liberia in the Oxford International [...]...
77. Search and Seizure The Legal History of Search and Seizure This section provides an overview of Search and Seizure Search and Seizure Explained References See Also Criminal Law (in international or comparative law) Criminal Procedure (in international or comparative law) Resources See Also Criminal Law [...]...
78. Import Licensing Import Licensing and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Import Licensing: Procedures requiring the submission of an application or other documentation (other than those [...]...
79. Fishery Related Fields Related topics include: Fishery Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Fisheries Law Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Fishing License Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. United States Report to Congress on Implementation of Title [...]...
80. Social Rights In relation to the social rights and constitutional law, David Landau[1] made the following observation: Social rights are the rights of people to achieve their basic human needs. In domestic constitutional orders, common social rights include the right to healthcare (right to health), [...]...
81. Different Functions in Goods and Services This section provides an overview of different functions in goods and services within the legal context of National Treatment in international economic law, with coverage of Non-Discrimination in Trade of Goods and Services (Principles). Resources Further Reading Nicolas F Diebold, [...]...
82. Abrogation The Legal History of Abrogation of Legal Norms (Naskh) This section provides an overview of Abrogation of Legal Norms (Naskh) Resources See Also Law Rule of Law Law System Legislation Resources See Also that title Annul Repeal Resources See Also Legal Biography Legal Traditions [...]...
83. War Power The Legal History of War PowerThis section provides an overview of War Power ResourcesSee AlsoLegal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading War Power in the Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History (Oxford University Press) The Oxford Encyclopedia of [...]...
84. Yemen The Legal History of Yemen This section provides an overview of Yemen Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental Organization Regional Organization Regional Integration Resources See Also Legal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law [...]...
85. Enemy In the United States For information about Enemy in the context of international trade, click here Neutral Goods on Enemy Merchantman: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote [...]...
86. Foreign Officials Immunity Immunity, Foreign Officials in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Samantar v. Yousuf that the FSIA does not govern the immunity of foreign officials. see this [...]...
87. Collective Rights Definition of Collective Rights Within the context of international human rights, the following is a brief meaning of collective rights: The rights of groups to protect their interests and identities. Related Fields Related topics include: Community Find this subject in this World legal [...]...
88. First World Summary of First World A general reference to the industrialized nations of the West, primarily the members of the Organization For Economic Cooperation And Development (read this and related legal terms for further details), but often including other prosperous nations as well. See Second [...]...
89. Trade Agreements Commercial Treaties: Trade Agreements In addition to formal agreements between modern states having important economic ties with each other, less formal and durable agreements relate to such matters as tariff rates, navigation dues, customs formalities, air-transport clearance arrangements, [...]...
90. A-Z Encyclopedia of Food Controversies and the Law Contents The A-Z Encyclopedia of Food Controversies and the Law Bibliographic Details Title: The A-Z Encyclopedia of Food Controversies and ... Read more...
91. Groups Groups and Groupings in the United Nations Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including Groups, H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including Groups, Boczek, Boleslaw Adam -2005) [...]...
92. Sanctions United Nations Sanctions Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including Sanctions , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including Sanctions , Boczek, Boleslaw Adam -2005) Spanish [...]...
93. Iran The Legal History of Islamic Law in Iran This section provides an overview of Islamic Law in Iran Iran in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See information on Nationality, Citizenship and Immigration [...]...
94. Performance Requirements Performance Requirements and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Performance Requirements: Government-imposed rules or conditions requiring foreign investors to serve [...]...
95. Educational Appraisal Cross References of Educational Issues, Cultural Issues in International Law Claim for compensation for seized art (Cassirer), information on International Claims and State Responsability in this legal Encyclopedia, information on Privileges and Immunities in this legal Encyclopedia.A.2.b. [...]...
96. Foreign Relations Cross References of Foreign Relations in International Law Immigration and nationality, information on Nationality, Citizenship and Immigration in this legal Encyclopedia. International tribunals, information on International Criminal Law in this legal Encyclopedia.C. Protection of migrants, [...]...
97. Zivotofsky Zivotofsky in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See Ch. 9.C. In relation to the international law practice and Zivotofsky in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Trade, [...]...
98. Income Distribution Related Fields Related topics include: Disposable Income Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Bankruptcy Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Inequality Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Wage Find this subject in this World legal [...]...
99. Labor Disputes Related Fields Related topics include: Trade Unionism Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Trade Union Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Chartism Find this subject in this World legal encyclopedia. Trade Union Legislation Find this subject in this World legal [...]...
100. History of the Law of the Sea Law of the Sea and Related Boundary Issues In relation to the international law practice and law of the sea and related boundary issues in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Territorial Regimes and Related Issues About this subject:Maritime Security and Law [...]...
101. Food Reserves A nation's stockpile of food in excess of current requirements; used primarily in relation to measurement of the shortfall or excess of food production by developing nations.......
102. Competition Law Anti-Dumping and Competition Law and the World Trade Organization Anti-Dumping and Competition Law in relation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) covers several issues. Competition Law in a Global Context Contents of Competition Law in a Global Context Contents of this subject matter [...]...
103. Community Forestry Resources See Also Forestry Natural Resources Forest Law...
104. Participatory Forestry Resources See Also Forestry Natural Resources Forest Law...
105. Social Forestry Resources See Also Forestry Natural Resources Forest Law...
106. Foreign Law Contents Foreign Law Foreign law and international law are distinct areas of law. Foreign law, froma an U.S. perspective, involves ... Read more...
107. Found Guilty of Treason Contents Found Guilty of Treason (Delivered at the Session House in Dublin before the court which had convicted him of ... Read more...
108. Foreign Laws Contents Foreign Laws Secondary Sources: The subscription-based Foreign Law Guide: Current Sources of Codes and Basic Legislation in Jurisdictions of ... Read more...
109. Following the Rules Laid Down: A Critique of Interpretivism and Neutral Principles Contents Following the Rules Laid Down: A Critique of Interpretivism and Neutral Principles   Mark V. Tushnet Interpretivism and neutral ... Read more...
110. Foreign Service The Foreign Service Introduction to the Foreign Service Today, most nations staff their foreign services with career civil servants who are selected on the basis of competitive examinations. Until recent times, however, foreign service personnel were political appointees, often from noble [...]...
111. Foreign Trade Foreign Trade Definition Foreign Trade is the exchange of goods and services between nations. Goods can be defined as finished products, as intermediate goods used in producing other goods, or as agricultural products and foodstuffs. Introduction International trade enables a [...]...
112. Footloose Industry A manufacturing operation in which the cost of transportation, either of raw materials or the finished product, is not significant, thereby eliminating the requirement that the factory be located near either raw materials or the market.......
113. Force Majeure Summary of Force Majeure A superior or irresistible force, the impact of which is to discharge parties to a contract from their obligations to perform. Examples of such conditions are acts of war, governmental edicts, or natural disasters.(Main Author: William J. Miller) [...]...
114. Tax System Summary of Forced Tax System A practice applied in some countries (most notably in Europe) in which corporate income taxes are computed by a governmental agency. Unlike the American system, under which the firm prepares its own return and computes its tax liability (subject to subsequent [...]...
115. Foreign Assets Control Regulations A pronouncement issued under authority of Section 5 (b) of the trading with the enemy act (read this and related legal terms for further details) that prohibits importation of products manufactured in, or containing comp......
116. Foreign Bill Of Exchange A bill of exchange (read here for further details) drawn in one state or country and payable in another.......
117. Foreign Corporation A corporation operating in a jurisdiction other than the one in which it was chartered. For example, a corporation chartered in France and one chartered in Connecticut would be equally foreign in New York. Occasionally the term alien corporation is applied to distinguish corporations chartered in no......
118. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act A Federal law, adopted in 1977, that forbids any U.S. company, its officers, employees, directors, agents, or major stockholders to make payments to any foreign official, candidate for office, or political party as an inducement to obtain, retain, or expand business. Violation of the act authorizes ......
119. Foreign Credit Insurance Association An association of fifty U.S. insurance companies that operates in conjunction with the EXPORT-IMPORT bank (read this and related legal terms for further details), or Eximbank, to insure commercial risks associated with e......
120. Foreign Currency Translation The accounting process employed in expressing, in terms of a firm's reporting currency, those transactions that are denominated in a different currency.......