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surplus

over disbursements c : the value of assets after subtracting liabilities 2 : an excess of the net worth of a corporation over the par value of its capital stock compare undivided profits capital surplus : all

quantum valebant

quantum valebant [Latin, as much as they were worth] 1 : a count in a common-law action of assumpsit to recover the value of goods or materials

merit

s of the case] see also judgment on the merits at judgment 2 : legal significance, standing, or worth [an argument without ]

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loss

of repairing or recovering a ship or its cargo would be more than the ship or cargo is worth compare actual total loss in this entry direct loss : a loss arising directly from an act or

failure of consideration

perform as promised or furnish the consideration promised ;also : the extinguishment of the consideration or of the worth of the consideration promised

dilution

dilution 1 : a lessening of real value (as of equity) by a decrease in relative worth ;specif : a decrease of the value per share of common stock caused by an increase in the

blue chip

of high investment quality that usually pertains to a substantial well-established company and enjoys public confidence in its worth and stability blue-chip adj

asset

to equitable distribution on divorce. net assets 1 : the excess of assets over liabilities called also net worth 2 : admitted assets considered as a whole net quick assets : the excess of quick assets over

accredited investor

Act of 1933 and related Securities and Exchange Commission regulations as one having at least a specified net worth and a certain level of knowledge and experience in financial matters

Disworth

To deprive of worth to degrade

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