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Insurance is a promise of compensation for specific potential future losses in exchange for a periodic payment. Insurance is designed to protect the financial well-being of an individual, company or other entity in the case of unexpected loss. Some forms of insurance are required by law, while others are optional. Agreeing to the terms of an insurance policy creates a contract between the insured and the insurer. In exchange for payments from the insured (called premiums), the insurer agrees to pay the policy holder a sum of money upon the occurrence of a specific event. In most cases, the policy holder pays part of the loss (called the deductible), and the insurer pays the rest. Examples include car insurance, health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, and business insurance.
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aiming off
Sports; Shooting
When a shooter takes into account the wind and makes adjustments when aiming at a target.
El Salvador
Beverages; Coffee
Coffee from El Salvador is generally dependable but undistinguished. It has a good body and rather listless acidity and flavor.
ground under repair
Sports; Golf
These are places on a golf course that are being repaired. If you hit your ball into one of these areas you can move it without having to take a penalty.
compensation
Business services; Human resources
Refers to everything received from an employer to an employee for his/her services, including salary and benefits.
unearned income (revenue)
Financial services; General Finance
Income received in advance of the time at which it is earned, such as prepaid rent.