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joint tortfeasor

: any of two or more parties held jointly or severally liable for the same tort see also contribution joint liability at liability

invention

is new and useful, that reflects extraordinary creative ability or skill, and that makes a distinct and recognized contribution to and advancement of science ;also : the act or process of creating such an invention compare aggregation,

individual retirement account (ira)

individual retirement account (ira) A tax-deferred savings account in which the employee contributes no more than a set maximum amount annually

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indemnity

from incurred penalties or liabilities 2 a : indemnification b : something (as a payment) that indemnifies compare contribution

in-kind

in-kind 1 a : made in a form other than money [an contribution to a political campaign] b : made without conversion (as of assets) into money [an distribution of assets]

in commendam

the civil law of Louisiana : characterized by partnership liability that is limited to the amount of capital contribution see also partner in commendam at partner partnership in commendam at partnership

hotchpot

of an estate which requires that advancements (as to a child) be made up to the estate by contribution or by an accounting compare collation 2 : main pot

FICA

FICA Federal Insurance Contributions Act

solicitor

solicitor 1 : one that solicits ;esp : an agent that solicits customers (as in insurance) or charitable contributions 2 : a British lawyer who advises clients, represents them in the lower courts, and prepares cases for

factor

producers and dealers (as on the security of accounts receivable) 2 : a person or thing that actively contributes to the production of a result [a difference in salary based on a other than sex]

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