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inquiry

inquiry pl: -ries 1 : a request for information [such doubt as would cause a reasonable person to make an ] 2 : a systematic official investigation

due diligence

a corporate acquisition or merger, loan of finances, or esp. purchase of securities) for the purpose of providing information with which to evaluate the advantages and risks involved [the greatest exposure…for failure to conduct adequate due diligence

FOIA

FOIA Freedom of Information Act see also the Important Laws section

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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

emissary

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

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.

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

federal poverty guidelines

in accordance with U.S. immigration laws. Visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Poverty Guidelines page for more information. Source: Department of State. March 2007.

fico score

decide if the person is likely to pay his or her bills. A credit score is evaluated using information from the three major credit bureaus and is usually between 300 and 850. Source: U.S. Department of Housing

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

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