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  • Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims

    Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims Full Title A Dictionary of Law, Consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims and an Exposition of the Principles of Law: Comprising a Dictionary and Compendium of American and English Jurisprudence Details Author: William C. Anderson (United…

  • Dictionary of International Trade

    Dictionary of International Trade Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator) Contents The Dictionary of International Trade of Global Negotiator include, among others, the following terms and acronyms: Back haul Back letter Back order Back to back letter of credit Backhauling Bad faith BAF Bailee Bailment Balance of payments Balance of trade Bale Bank acceptance Bank…

  • Dictionary of International Trade

    Dictionary of International Trade Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator) Contents The Dictionary of International Trade of Global Negotiator include, among others, the following terms and acronyms: Back haul Back letter Back order Back to back letter of credit Backhauling Bad faith BAF Bailee Bailment Balance of payments Balance of trade Bale Bank acceptance Bank…

  • Measurement Ton

    An expression of cubic measurement equal to forty cubic feet, used either to define the interior of a vessel or as a basis for assessing freight on cargo. With virtually worldwide conversion to metric measurement, a measurement/stow ton may be defined as the equal of a cubic meter, depending […]

  • Less Than Container Load

    A quantity of product less than that which fills a container. In some ocean tariffs, certain minimum utilizations of space are required; if this minimum is not filled, the shipper will be billed for the space not used, up to the minimum required utilization, usually at the rate applied to the […]

  • Gateway

    A city or other point at which cargo is transferred between tariff jurisdictions….

  • Destination Delivery Charge

    Destination Delivery Charge in International Trade Meaning of Destination Delivery Charge, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A charge, based on the container size, which is applied in many tariffs to cargo. This charge is considered accessorial and is […]

  • Trigger Price Mechanism

    A program of import surveillance instituted by the U.S. government in 1977. Under this scheme, a floor price is established for designated import items; this floor is predicated upon the production cost of the most efficient foreign producer, with adjustments for freight and currency […]

  • A Dictionary of Law Enforcement

    A Dictionary of Law Enforcement A Dictionary of Law Enforcement is “the only dictionary available -according to Oxford University Press, its publisher- that focuses on United Kingdom (British) law enforcement terms. This legal resource contains over 3,400 legal terms, covering many United Kingdom and European Union institutions.” Most of the entries in “A Dictionary of…

  • A Dictionary of Law Enforcement

    A Dictionary of Law Enforcement A Dictionary of Law Enforcement is “the only dictionary available -according to Oxford University Press, its publisher- that focuses on United Kingdom (British) law enforcement terms. This legal resource contains over 3,400 legal terms, covering many United Kingdom and European Union institutions.” Most of the entries in “A Dictionary of…

  • List of Authors to the Encyclopedia of the American Constitution

    List of Authors to the Encyclopedia of the American Constitution Main Entries: List of Entries and Authors of the Encyclopedia of the American Constitution Encyclopedia of the American Constitution Listing of entries to the Encyclopedia by Author: Benjamin Aaron Professor of Law, Emeritus University of California, Los Angeles LABOR AND THE ANTITRUST LAWS Henry J.…

  • List of Entries and Authors of the Encyclopedia of the American Constitution

    List of Articles and Contributors of the Encyclopedia of the American Constitution Main Entry: the Encyclopedia of the American Constitution. List of Authors by Entry (A-Z): ADEQUATE STATE GROUNDS Kenneth L. Karst ADKINS V. CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Leonard W. Levy ADLER V. BOARD OF EDUCATION OF CITY OF NEW YORK Martin Shapiro ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES Joseph Vining…

  • Pallet Allowance

    A provision in some ocean tariffs that the cubic measurement of pallets used in unitized cargoes will be deducted from total cubic measurement for computation of freight. This allowance reflects the carrier's ease of handling palletized cargo. Normally, pallet dimensions must be shown on the bil…

  • Improper Inducement

    A payment or remission in violation of law, tariffs, or industry practice, provided by a transportation company to a shipper in order to obtain business. Inducements may take the form of bribes, unauthorized rebates of freight paid, absorption of demurrage charges, or excessive entertainment of comp…

  • Federal Maritime Commission

    An independent agency within the U.S. government charged with oversight and regulation of the steamship industry in foreign and domestic offshore commerce. The FMC was established as the Federal Maritime Board by the Shipping Act of 1916. Principal areas of commission responsibility include acceptan…