provision — pro·vi·sion /prə vi zhən/ n: a stipulation (as a clause in a statute or contract) made beforehand Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. provision … Law dictionary
provision — an arbitrary adjustment in figures to be publicly reported Literally, a reserve made against contingencies, to avoid a misleading statement of assets or profits. A provision is normally made on a subjective basis by managers, who may wish,… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
provision — n 1. proviso, stipulation, condition, clause, term, specification, given; restriction, limitation, qualification, Inf. catch, Inf. string, Inf. small or fine print; reservation, exemption, exception; requisite, prerequisite, obligation. 2. supply … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
purchase price adjustment — USA A provision typically found in acquisition agreements providing for an adjustment to the purchase price paid by the buyer for the business. Purchase price adjustments are usually based on the target company s financial condition as of the… … Law dictionary
Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 — The Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 (or TIPRA, USPL|109|222, USStat|120|345) was enacted on May 17, 2006. This bill prevents several tax provisions from sunseting in the near future. The two most notable pieces of the bill… … Wikipedia
Disproportionate share hospital — The United States government provides special funding to hospitals who treat significant populations of indigent patients through the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) programs. The program seeks to continue to encourage hospitals to provide… … Wikipedia
pretrial procedure — Provision made by statute or rule of court for a conference between court and counsel to consider simplification of the issues, the necessity or desirability of amendment of the pleadings, the possibility of obtaining admissions to avoid… … Ballentine's law dictionary
Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement — The Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) was entered in November 1998, originally between the four largest US tobacco companies and the attorneys general of 46 states. The states settled their Medicaid lawsuits against the tobacco industry… … Wikipedia
Social Security (United States) — This article is about the retirement/disability program. For the general concept of providing welfare, see Social security. For other uses, see Social Security (disambiguation) … Wikipedia
Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… … Universalium
