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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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waybill

Financial services; General Finance

A document (that looks like a bill of lading) issued by a carrier that describes the goods to be transported and that details the shipping particulars. Waybills are issued by both ...

cassette

Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle

the set of gear cogs on the rear hub. Also called a freewheel, cluster or block.

Pauni

Kitchen & dining; Cooking tools

A perforated spoon meant for frying.

catch air

Sports; Bicycle & electric bicycle

when both wheels leave the ground, usually because of a rise or dip in the riding surface.

aquifer

Energy; Coal

Any area of porous rock, but most commonly sandstone, that yields water.

weak dollar

Financial services; General Finance

A depreciated dollar with respect to other currencies, meaning that more dollars are needed to buy a unit of foreign currency. Antithesis of strong dollar.

weak-form efficiency

Financial services; General Finance

A pricing theory that the price of a security reflects the past price and trading history of the security. Theory implies that security prices follow a random walk. Related: ...

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