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defined contribution plan

which the amount of the contributions made by the employer is fixed in advance and earnings are distributed proportionately

benefit

sue the cosureties ;also : the right of the surety to be liable only for his or her proportionate share of the debt benefit of inventory : the right of an heir to be held liable for

apportion

apportion : to make a usually proportionate division or distribution of (an amount due) according to a plan: as a : to divide (an amount

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advancement

the intention that the amount the recipient inherits under the law from the person's estate will be reduced proportionately compare ademption NOTE: Advancements apply only when the person making the gift dies without a will. The Uniform

Salvage

1925, s. 22), the Court of Admiralty has jurisdiction, and fixes the sum to be paid, adjusts the proportions, and takes care of the property pending the suit; or, if necessary, directs a sale and divides the

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