Non-profit organizations

Non-profit organizations

Abbreviated as NGO, and also known as not-for-profit organisation; an organisation that does not distribute its surplus capital to shareholders or owners, but instead uses them to pursue its original goals.They are usually exempt from income and property tax and most often include charitable organisations, trade unions and public arts organisations.

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Sports; Golf

To hit the ball in such a way that when it hits the green it continues to roll.

VI

Financial services; General Finance

The two-character ISO 3166 country code for VIRGIN ISLANDS, U.S..

special bid

Financial services; General Finance

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Dairy products; Cheese

The term usually used for bloomy or washed rind cheeses, giving off a strong smell or taste of ammonia.

m1

Astronomy; General astronomy

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