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Human rights

Fundamental and universal rights and freedoms to which all human beings are entitled. They consist of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights that States are obliged to fully respect according to common standards ratified by national and international legislation.

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washed coffee

Beverages; Coffee

Coffee prepared by removing the pulp and skin from the beans while the coffee berry is still moist. Most of the world’s greatest coffees are wet-processed.

observer

Sports; Golf

An official who observes a golf match or round to make sure that there is no cheating and that the rules of the game are followed.

vertical management

Business services; Human resources

Organizational structure with primary functions split into departments, each with its own structure.

unmatched book

Financial services; General Finance

If the average maturity of a bank's liabilities is shorter than that of its assets, it is said to be running an unmatched book. The term is commonly used with the Euromarket. Also ...

cyclocross

Sports;

a fall or winter event contested mostly or entirely off pavement. Courses include obstacles, steps, and steep hills that force riders to dismount and run with their bikes.

wash out

Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle

when one or both wheels lose traction and slide toward the outside of a turn, taking the rider off course and perhaps causing a crash.

Tax Reform Act of 1976

Financial services; General Finance

Legislation aimed at tightening provisions relating to taxation, including changes in the capital gains tax laws.

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