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four corners

four corners : the contents of a document as interpreted without reference to or consideration of outside information : the face of a document [any evidence offered…must appear within the four corners of the will "Crump's

formal rulemaking

accordance with the formal procedures set forth in sections 556 and 557 of the Administrative Procedure Act compare informal rulemaking NOTE: Formal rulemaking is usually only done where specifically required by the legislation mandating the agency action.

form

of action 3 : a printed or typed document with blank spaces for insertion of required or requested information [tax s]

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FOIA

FOIA Freedom of Information Act see also the Important Laws section

financing statement

financing statement : a statement that contains information about a security interest in collateral used to secure a debt and that is filed to provide notice

face

superficial reading or meaning of something (as a document or statute) that does not take into account outside information [the of [the] deed reveals that she had two purposes in mind "State v. Rand, 366 A.2d 183

credit report

by the credit bureau that contains the borrower's credit history for the past seven years. Lenders use this information to determine if a loan will be granted. Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

exchange visitor

and Cultural Affairs Exchange Visitor Program and the U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor (J) Visas for more information. Source: Department of State. March 2007.

emissary

pl: -sar·ies : a representative usually empowered to act more or less independently (as in collecting or conveying information or in negotiating)

efficient market

efficient market : a securities and commodities market whose prices always reflect the most accurate and up-to-date information compare fraud on the market theory

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