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annuity

each payment interval rather than at the end contingent annuity : an annuity whose starting or ending date depends on the occurrence of an event (as the death of the annuitant) whose date is uncertain con·ven·tion·al annuity

condition

NOTE: article 1770 of the louisiana civil code eliminates the term potestative condition, stating that suspensive conditions which depend on the whim of the obligated party make the obligation null, and that resolutory conditions which depend on

deduction

Revenue Code) de·pen·den·cy deduction : a deduction allowed to be taken in a set amount for a qualified dependent (as under sections 151 and 152 of the Internal Revenue Code) itemized deduction : a deduction for a

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incident

incident 1 : a distinct occurrence or event [an of sexual harassment] 2 : a subordinate, dependent, or consequential element [the search was a legitimate to the arrest] [child support and other s of divorce]

promise

fulfillment aleatory promise : a promise (as to compensate an insured individual for future loss) whose fulfillment is dependent on a fortuitous or uncertain event collateral promise : a promise usually to pay the debt of another

question

and manageable standards for resolving it see also political question doctrine question of fact : a question that depends on an examination of factual matters, is usually decided by a jury, and is usually not considered on

independent

independent 1 : not dependent on others (as parents) for livelihood ;esp : not a dependent [declared she was on her financial aid

Mechanico chemical

Pertaining to connected with or dependent upon both mechanics and chemistry said especially of those sciences which treat of such phenomena as seem to

Emigrant

citizen of India who intends to emigrate, or emigrates, or has emigrated but does not include: (i) a dependent of an emigrant, whether such dependent accompanies that emigrant, or departs subsequently for the purpose of joining that

For the time being

For the time being, it may be for indefinite period of time depending upon the context in which the phrase is used. It denotes indefinite period of time, meaning thereby, the

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