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  • Money

    Any unit or instrument generally accepted as having value to effect the purchase of goods or services, or to settle debts. All money enjoys three characteristics: (1) it is a unit of account in which values can be measured; (2) it is a medium of exchange; and (3) it is a store of value (i.e.,…

  • Money

    Any unit or instrument generally accepted as having value to effect the purchase of goods or services, or to settle debts. All money enjoys three characteristics: (1) it is a unit of account in which values can be measured; (2) it is a medium of exchange; and (3) it is a store of value (i.e.,…

  • Outsourcing

    Outsourcing in the International Trade Union Rights Area Definition of Outsourcing provided by ITUC-CSI-IGB: See contracting-out Outsourcing in International Trade Meaning of Outsourcing, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Outsourcing, is the process of […]

  • Outsourcing

    Outsourcing in the International Trade Union Rights Area Definition of Outsourcing provided by ITUC-CSI-IGB: See contracting-out Outsourcing in International Trade Meaning of Outsourcing, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Outsourcing, is the process of […]

  • Corruption

    Corruption Definition Corruption, wrongdoing by those in a special position of trust. The term is commonly applied to self-benefiting conduct by public officials and others dedicated to public service. (1) Corruption is not a technical term; it is not considered a criminal offence in most […]

  • Corruption

    Corruption Definition Corruption, wrongdoing by those in a special position of trust. The term is commonly applied to self-benefiting conduct by public officials and others dedicated to public service. (1) Corruption is not a technical term; it is not considered a criminal offence in most […]

  • Central Government

    Sphere of Government The action of the state, or sovereign power, or government in a civilized community shapes itself into the threefold functions of legislation, judicature and administration. The two first are perfectly well-defined, and the last includes all the kinds of state action not […]

  • Criminology

    Introduction to Criminology According to Encarta, "Criminology, the scientific study of criminals and criminal behavior. Criminologists attempt to build theories that explain why crimes occur and test those theories by observing behavior. Criminological theories help shape society's […]

  • Maritime Law

    Introduction to Maritime Law Maritime Law, branch of law relating to commerce and navigation on the high seas and on other navigable waters. Specifically, the term refers to the body of customs, legislation, international treaties, and court decisions pertaining to ownership and operation […]

  • Public Law

    Law Public Law Introduction to Public Law Public law concerns the relationships within government and those between governments and individuals. Because the Roman codes were almost entirely limited to the private area, public law is usually not codified. In civil-law countries, separate […]

  • Public Law

    Law Public Law Introduction to Public Law Public law concerns the relationships within government and those between governments and individuals. Because the Roman codes were almost entirely limited to the private area, public law is usually not codified. In civil-law countries, separate […]

  • Trust

    Trust: Main Elements The coverage of Trust includes the following element(s): Trust For detailed information on this issue, please read the corresponding entry. References See Also Business Law (in international or comparative law) Business Organizations (in international or comparative law) […]

  • Trust

    Trust: Main Elements The coverage of Trust includes the following element(s): Trust For detailed information on this issue, please read the corresponding entry. References See Also Business Law (in international or comparative law) Business Organizations (in international or comparative law) […]

  • International Relations

    Political Science: Fields in Political Science: International Relations Introduction to International Relations International relations is the study of the international system, which involves interactions between nations, international organizations, and multinational corporations. The two […]

  • International Commercial Arbitration

    See also International business arbitration in this international legal encyclopedia. International Commercial Arbitration Resources Treaties and Conventions on Arbitration See also Treaties in this legal […]