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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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wanted for cash

Financial services; General Finance

A statement displayed on market tickers indicating that a bidder will pay cash for same-day settlement of a block of a specified security.

war babies

Financial services; General Finance

Slang term for the stocks and bonds of corporations in the defense industry.

war chest

Financial services; General Finance

Cash kept aside for a takeover or for defense against a takeover bid.

War Risk Insurance

Financial services; General Finance

Separate insurance coverage against loss or damage due to acts of war (including objects left over from previous wars).

warehouse receipt

Financial services; General Finance

Evidence that a firm owns goods stored in a warehouse.

warehousing

Financial services; General Finance

The interim holding period from the time of the closing of a loan to its subsequent marketing to capital market investors.

warrant

Financial services; General Finance

A security entitling the holder to buy a proportionate amount of stock at some specified future date at a specified price, usually one higher than current market price. Warrants ...

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