Words starting with "L"

l\'aquila joint statement on global food security

noun

A joint statement issued by the International Food and Agricultural Organization and the Food and Ag...

l\'aquila food security initiative

noun

la

noun

A common abbreviation for the state of Louisiana.

La Mancha

noun

lab

noun

lab homogenizer

noun

A lab tool for making mixtures uniform.

lab cost

noun

Expenses for a laboratory.

lab manager

noun

Head of a lab.

lab engineer

noun

An engineer in a lab.

lab activity

noun

Work done in a lab.

lab analysis

noun

An analysis performed in a lab.

lab operation

noun

The running of a laboratory.

lab department

noun

A department in a lab.

lab report

noun

A report from a lab.

label

noun

label of environmental excellence

noun

labelling

noun

labelling of organic products

noun

labor

noun

The effort or capability of a person or thing to perform work.

labor economics

noun

labor intensive industry

noun

An industry that relies heavily on human labor and skills, often requiring a large workforce to prod...

labor income

noun

Income derived from employment or work, such as wages, salaries, and tips.

labor statistics

noun

Statistics and data related to the workforce, employment, and labor market.

labor market area

noun

Labour Market Agreement, a collective bargaining agreement between employers and trade unions.

labor union

noun

A labor union is an organization representing workers’ interests in negotiations and workplace matte...

labor market measures

noun

Programs and courses (e.g., retraining, work practice) designed to help individuals return to or ent...

labor code

noun

laboratory

noun

laboratory analysis

noun

laboratory test sample

noun

laboratory doctor

noun

A physician specializing in laboratory medicine.

laboratory cost

noun

Expenses associated with laboratory work.

laboratory test

noun

An investigation or test performed in a lab.

laboratory waste

noun

Waste from a lab.

laboratory work

noun

Practical work or research conducted in a lab.

laboratory practice

noun

Practical exercises in a lab (often in chemistry).

laboratory expense

noun

The costs related to operating or using a laboratory.

laboratory manager

noun

The person in charge of a laboratory.

laboratory school

noun

A school focused on experimental education.

laboratory engineer

noun

An engineer working in a laboratory environment.

laboratory building

noun

A building specifically designed for scientific research.

laboratory management

noun

The administration and oversight of a laboratory.

laboratory procedure

noun

A procedure in a lab.

laboratory journal

noun

A record of experiments in a lab.

laboratory exercise

noun

An experiment performed in a lab.

laboratory equipment

noun

laboratory animals

noun

laborer

noun

laboriousness

noun

The quality of being laborious.

labour

noun

Refers to work, employment, or labor-related matters in law.

Labour Party

noun

labour market theory

noun

labour economics

noun

An interdisciplinary field of economics that studies the production, distribution, and social implic...

labour policy

noun

labour cost

noun

The amount of money paid to employees for their work.

labour relations

noun

labour legislation

noun

Legislation regulating the conditions of work and the rights and duties of employers and employees.

labour law

noun

A body of law governing the relationship between employers and employees.

labour market

noun

labour force

noun

The total number of people who are employed or unemployed and available for work.

labour market flexibility

noun

The degree to which wages, working hours, and employment can be adjusted in response to changing eco...

labour market region

noun

A geographic area where labor supply and demand interact in the labor market.

labour productivity

noun

The efficiency of a workforce in producing goods or services, typically measured as the ratio of out...

labour to capital substitution

noun

The process where labor is replaced by capital investment, resulting in increased productivity and p...

labour productivity growth

noun

labour aid

noun

Financial assistance provided to labor, often in the form of subsidies or grants.

labour force per unit of area

noun

The number of workers employed in relation to a specific area.

labour density

noun

A measure of labour intensity, representing the amount of labour required to produce one unit of out...

labour input

noun

labour intensive industry

noun

labour income

noun

Compensation received by an individual for their personal labor or services.

labour compensation

noun

Payment made to employees for their work or services rendered.

labour share

noun

The proportion of total income that goes to labor costs, expressed as a percentage.

labour income share

noun

labour market participation rate

noun

The proportion of the population aged 16 and above that is either employed or unemployed and activel...

labour costs

noun

Costs associated with the workforce, including wages, salaries, benefits, and related taxes.

labour potential

noun

The total workforce available for employment in an economy or industry.

labour recording

noun

The process of recording and maintaining detailed records of labor hours worked, wages paid, and rel...

labour tax wedge

noun

A specific type of tax wedge that refers to the difference in after-tax wages between two identical...

labour market rigidities

noun

labour strength

noun

The capacity or ability of labor to produce economic value.

labour shedding

noun

A business strategy involving reducing the workforce to cut costs during economic downturns.

labour taxes

noun

Labour taxes are taxes imposed on wages and salaries.

labour rights

noun

The rights and protections granted to workers under labor laws, including minimum wages, safe workin...

labour administration

noun

The management and supervision of employees and their work, including hiring, training, performance...

labour law and working conditions

noun

The body of law governing work relationships and working conditions.

labour management relations

noun

Violation of a traffic law by using a prohibited lane, such as driving in the wrong direction on a o...

labour market situation

noun

The current state of the job market, including employment levels, wages, and economic trends.

labour relations commission

noun

A government body responsible for overseeing and resolving disputes between employers and employees.

labour effective tax rate on total employment

noun

The percentage of total employment costs that goes towards paying labour-related taxes.

labour leasing

noun

The hiring of employees by one business to be placed at another business.

labour mobility service

noun

labour grading

noun

The process of categorizing and ranking jobs based on their level of difficulty, skill requirements,...

labour polarization

noun

The separation of the labor market into distinct sectors, with workers in each sector having little...

labour reserve

noun

A group of workers available for employment when needed, typically maintained by an employer or gove...

labour market polarisation

noun

The separation of the workforce into low-skilled and high-skilled jobs, with a shrinking middle.

labour conditions act

noun

Act regulating the conditions of employment, including wages, hours, and safety.

labour protection

noun

Laws and regulations designed to protect the rights and interests of workers.

labour market legislation

noun

Laws regulating the relationship between employers and employees, including hiring, firing, wages, a...

labour supply contract

noun

An agreement between an employer and a labor supply company for the provision of workers.

labour court

noun

A court having jurisdiction over disputes relating to employment and labour law.

labour security

noun

The protection of employees from termination or dismissal, usually in exchange for job security and...

labour market observation unit

noun

An entity responsible for monitoring labour market trends and regulations.

labour employed

noun

The individuals hired to work for a business or organization.

labour relations at the workplace

noun

The relationships between employers and employees in the workplace, including collective bargaining...

labour demand

noun

The quantity of employment or work that employers are willing and able to offer at various wage rate...

labour management

noun

labour reallocation

noun

The reassignment of employees from one job or department to another within an organization.

labour force non-participation rate

noun

The percentage of the labour force that is not employed but available for and seeking employment.

labour market segregation

noun

The separation or division of the labour market into distinct sections based on race, ethnicity, or...

labour relations adviser

noun

A professional advisor who assists employers and unions in managing labour relations.

labour mobility law

noun

A law governing the movement of labor between different jurisdictions.

labour market component

noun

A component of the labour market that refers to the supply and demand for labour, including factors...

labour surplus

noun

A situation where there are more workers available than there is demand for labor in the job market.

labour market policy

noun

Government actions aimed at regulating the supply and demand of labor in the economy.

labour mobility lab

noun

A government agency or program facilitating the movement of labour between jurisdictions, often in t...

labour bottleneck

noun

A situation where there is a limited supply of labor, causing delays or inefficiencies in production...

labour market attachment

noun

The presentation of documents or physical evidence in a court case to support a claim or argument.

labour market intermediary

noun

An entity that facilitates the recruitment, hiring, or placement of workers in the labour market.

labour intermediary

noun

An entity that acts as an intermediary between employers and workers, facilitating the hiring proces...

labour turnover

noun

The total number of employees leaving an organization during a specified period, usually expressed a...

labour market fund

noun

labour market conditions

noun

The economic and practical circumstances of the job market, including wages, employment rates, and w...

labour underutilisation

noun

A situation where there is a surplus of labor relative to available jobs, resulting in underemployme...

labour statistics

noun

Statistics and data related to the workforce, employment, and labor market.

labour precariousness

noun

A state of employment where workers have no or minimal job security and face the constant threat of...

labour market outcomes

noun

The results of labor supply and demand, including wages, employment, and unemployment.

labour market area

noun

labour movement

noun

The organized efforts of workers to improve their wages, working conditions, and other aspects of em...

labour employment office

noun

Government office responsible for administering and enforcing labor laws and regulations.

labour planning

noun

The process of organizing and managing workforce requirements, including scheduling, staffing, and t...

labour force participation rate

noun

The proportion of the population aged 16 and above that is either employed or actively seeking emplo...

labour inspection authority

noun

The agency tasked with ensuring that enterprises comply with the Working Environment Act.

labour shortage

noun

A situation where there is insufficient availability of workers for employment in a particular indus...

labour pirating

noun

labour poaching

noun

labour dispute

noun

labour force flexibility

noun

labour supply

noun

The availability of workforce for employment in the finance industry.

labour exchange

noun

labour flexibility

noun

The relaxation of labour regulations, which are considered to be one of the main impediments to grow...

labour inspectorate

noun

A government agency responsible for enforcing labor laws and regulations.

labour code

noun

A set of laws and regulations governing employment relationships, including wages, hours, and workin...

labour tribunal

noun

labour standard

noun

Standards concerning employment and working conditions, which are set out in collective agreements o...

labour contract

noun

An agreement between an employer and a worker establishing the terms and conditions of employment.

labour mobility

noun

labour-intensive industry

noun

An industry that requires a large amount of manual labor relative to the output produced.

labour-intensive service

noun

A service that requires a significant amount of manual labor and effort to perform.

labour-mobility flow

noun

The movement of labour between different regions or countries, often influenced by legal frameworks...

labourer

noun

Labuan

noun

lacc

noun

lace

noun

laches

noun

The failure to bring a claim or initiate legal action in a timely manner, resulting in potential pre...

lack

noun

Lack: In finance, the state of having an insufficient amount of a particular asset or resource.

lack or insufficiency of exploitation

noun

Refers to a situation where there is an absence or inadequacy of exploitation, often used in the con...

lack of neutrality

noun

The failure of a judge or arbitrator to remain impartial and unbiased during a legal proceeding.

lack of consent

noun

lack of memory

noun

The absence of the ability to remember or recall information at the time it is required in a legal c...

lack of good faith

noun

Absence of honesty or good faith in the performance or execution of a duty or obligation.

lack of distinctive character

noun

The absence of a distinct or identifiable character in a legal matter or entity.

lack of distinctiveness

noun

The absence of uniqueness or clear differentiation in a legal matter or entity.

lack of care

noun

Failure to exercise the degree of care that a reasonable person would under similar circumstances.

lack of control

noun

A situation where one party lacks the authority or ability to influence or direct the actions of ano...

lack of intention

noun

lack of reasonable care

noun

lack of competence

noun

The absence of required knowledge or ability to perform a task effectively in a legal context.

lack of capacity

noun

The inability to perform a legal duty or act due to insufficient ability, such as mental incapacity...

lack of causality

noun

The absence of a causal connection between an action and its consequence, making it impossible to es...

lack of negligence

noun

The absence of negligence on the part of a person or entity, implying reasonable care was taken.

lack of jurisdiction

noun

The absence of authority or power for a court or judge to hear and determine a case.

lack of history

noun

Ignorance of historical context (nynorsk).

lack of historical awareness

noun

Ignorance of history or its context.

lack of criminal responsibility

noun

A legal state where a person cannot be punished because of a severe mental disorder or intellectual...

lack of staff

noun

laconian

noun

A person from Laconia in ancient Greece; known for being concise.

laconism

noun

Brief and concise expression.

lacquer can

noun

A can of varnish.

lacquer residue

noun

Leftover lacquer or paint.

lacquer factory

noun

A factory making lacquer.

lacquerware

noun

lactic acid production

noun

The formation of lactic acid.

lacto-vegetarian

noun

Vegetarian using dairy.

lactose

noun

lactoserum

noun

lad

noun

lada

noun

A Russian automobile brand.

ladder

noun

ladder strategy

noun

A strategy of buying and selling securities with varying maturities to take advantage of changes in...

ladders

noun

Ladders: Equipment used for climbing, often with a platform at the top.

ladle

noun

lady

noun

ladybug

noun

laerdal pocket mask

noun

A resuscitation mask designed for use in the pocket of a medical professional's coat or bag.

LAES

noun

LAES countries

noun

LAFTA

noun

A term with an unknown or unspecified meaning in the context of finance.

LAFTA countries

noun

lag

noun

lagan

noun

A term used in Scandinavian law to refer to a formal agreement or contract.

lagged effect of interest rate increase

noun

The delayed impact on financial performance resulting from a previous interest rate increase.

lagged accounting

noun

An accounting method where financial statements are prepared and reported for previous periods.

lagon

noun

A body of water shallow enough to allow the depositing of sediment, typically with a slow current or...

lagting decision

noun

A decision made by the former Norwegian Lagting.

lagting member

noun

Member of the former Lagting.

lagting law

noun

A law from the former Lagting.

LAIA

noun

laif

noun

Life Insurance Association (Switzerland) - an industry association representing Swiss life insurers.

laissez-passer

noun

A document permitting free passage, especially across an international border.

lak

noun

A traditional Indian currency unit, equivalent to one hundred thousand rupees.

lake

noun

A large body of still or slowly moving water.

lake vessels

noun

Vessels insured against risks related to navigating on a lake.

lakefront rights

noun

lakes

noun

Large bodies of water used for financial instruments or metaphors.

lakh

noun

lamb

noun

lamb meat

noun

lamb stew

noun

A slow-cooked meal made with lamb meat and vegetables.

lamb liver

noun

The liver of a lamb.

lambada dancer

noun

A person who performs the lambada.

lambada rhythm

noun

The characteristic musical beat of the lambada dance.

lambkin

noun

lamellar buildings

noun

Buildings in long rows.

lamellibranch

noun

lameness

noun

The state of limping or being lame.

lament

noun

laminate integrated by binding

noun

The process of integrating laminated documents by binding them together, often used in legal proceed...

laminate embossing

noun

A decorative process that raises patterns or designs on laminated materials by applying heat and pre...

laminate overprint

noun

An additional print layer applied over a laminated surface.

laminate uv feature

noun

A feature in laminating that uses UV light to harden and protect the coating.

laminated spring

noun

A tax on financial transactions, often applied as a percentage of the transaction value.

laminated skis

noun

Skis made of layers of wood.

lamination

noun

The process of covering with a protective layer.

lamp

noun

lamp shades

noun

A tax planning strategy that involves shifting income or deductions between different entities or ye...

lamp marking the control point

noun

lamp globe

noun

A rounded glass cover for a lamp.

lampoon

noun

A mocking or insulting poem.

lams

noun

Acronym for Light Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle, a type of armored personnel carrier used in defenc...

LAN

noun

lanai

noun

lance corporal

noun

A non-commissioned officer ranking above a corporal and below a sergeant in the military.

land

noun

land is a term used in planning and building matters.

land application

noun

land productivity

noun

land mine

noun

An explosive device placed on or in the ground to damage enemy personnel or vehicles when triggered.

land reclamation

noun

land use

noun

Socioeconomic use of land (e.g. agriculture, forestry, recreation or residential use).

land under grass

noun

land underlying buildings and structures

noun

land risks

noun

land bond

noun

A type of bond secured by a pledge of land as collateral, often issued by a government or municipali...

land motor vehicle

noun

A motor vehicle designed for use on land.

land central bank

noun

A central bank responsible for managing a country's monetary policy and issuing currency, often refe...

land frontier

noun

The boundary where land is available for acquisition or development in finance and real estate.

land under cultivation

noun

Land used for agricultural production, typically owned or leased by a farmer.

land which has not been built

noun

Unimproved real estate, assessed for tax purposes based on its potential value for development or fu...

land acquisition loan

noun

A loan specifically used to purchase land.

land vehicles other than motor vehicles

noun

Vehicles such as trucks, buses, and tractors, excluded from coverage under motor vehicle insurance p...

land fund

noun

A fund dedicated to acquiring and managing land as an investment.

land and building ownership tax

noun

A tax specifically applied to the ownership of land and buildings.

land development loan

noun

A loan provided by a financial institution to finance the development of land, including acquisition...

land area

noun

The physical land or real estate that is the basis for financial transactions or investments.

land register information for europe project

noun

Information regarding land ownership and transactions, available in European countries through a cen...

land held in severalty

noun

Land owned and managed by an individual or family, rather than being held in common with other lando...

land consolidation agency

noun

A government agency responsible for consolidating and reorganizing land ownership, typically to impr...

land titles system

noun

A system for legally recognizing and registering ownership of land or property.

land for gardening

noun

Land designated for the purpose of growing plants, vegetables, or flowers.

land consolidation association

noun

An organization formed to facilitate the consolidation of land ownership.

land rights

noun

Legal authority or title to occupy and use land.

land tenure rights

noun

The right to own, use, and control land and resources, as recognized and protected by law.

land registry office

noun

A government office responsible for maintaining records of real property ownership and transactions.

land use right

noun

A right to use or develop land for a specific purpose, granted by law or agreement.

land lease

noun

A specific type of land lease, often used for agricultural or recreational purposes.

land surveyors real property report

noun

A comprehensive report prepared by a licensed land surveyor detailing the physical features, boundar...

land registers interconnection

noun

The system that enables the electronic exchange and interconnection of land registers between differ...

land locked land

noun

land titles charge

noun

A charge or fee imposed on a land title, often for the benefit of public utilities or government ser...

land fill

noun

A site for disposing of waste or debris, typically on land.

land restitution

noun

The legal process by which land is returned to its rightful owner or heir after unlawful possession.

land registry

noun

land for public purposes

noun

Land or property acquired by a government for public use, such as parks, schools, or infrastructure...

land level

noun

In law, a term used to describe the natural surface of the ground, often in relation to property bou...

land diameter

noun

A woman entitled by law to a share of her deceased husband's real property.

land in co-ownership

noun

Land owned collectively by two or more individuals or entities.

land contract

noun

land title

noun

The legal document that establishes a person's right to own and use land.

land certificate

noun

A document issued by a government authority granting legal ownership of land to an individual or org...

land owned in fee simple

noun

Land owned outright with unrestricted rights to use, sell, or bequeath it.

land laws

noun

The official recording and announcement of changes to land ownership or use.

land locked tenant

noun

A tenant whose property is surrounded by land belonging to others, with no direct access to a public...

land use boundary

noun

The boundary that separates the use of land for different purposes or by different parties.

land levied upon

noun

Land or property subject to a tax, levy, or assessment.

land locked tenement

noun

A tenement that is surrounded by land and has no direct access to a navigable body of water.

land locked owner

noun

A landlocked owner is an individual or entity whose real property is completely surrounded by land b...

land tenure

noun

land recordation system

noun

A system for registering and recording real property transactions.

land registration

noun

The process of registering ownership of land or property with a government authority.

land acts

noun

Laws enacted by a legislative body to govern the use and ownership of land.

land use act

noun

A statute or legislative act that regulates the use and development of land.

land titles office

noun

An office responsible for issuing and maintaining land ownership documents.

land mass

noun

land dispute

noun

A disagreement between parties over ownership or use of land.

land domain

noun

The physical environment in which military operations take place, including terrain, vegetation, cli...

land tactical component command

noun

Abbreviation for 'Logistique Terrestre et de Composante Aérienne', the French land logistics and com...

land component command

noun

A military unit responsible for command and control of land forces.

land law authority

noun

land law authority is a term used in planning and building matters.

land use permit

noun

A land use permit is an authorization required to develop or use land in accordance with planning an...

land ice

noun

Glaciers or ice sheets covering land.

land compensation

noun

Compensation paid for the loss of land or rights.

land mammal

noun

A mammal that lives primarily on land.

land force

noun

Military forces that operate on land.

land freight

noun

The transportation of goods over land.

land battery

noun

A battery of artillery guns stationed on land.

land purchase

noun

The purchase of land.

land army

noun

The portion of a nation's military forces that operates on land.

land track; runway

noun

A track on land.

land acquisition

noun

The act of acquiring land (e.g., by the state).

land border

noun

A border between countries that runs across land.

land tax

noun

A tax on land and buildings, used to raise revenue for the government.

land map

noun

A map showing land features or territory.

land territory

noun

The dry land area belonging to a state.

land value

noun

The market value of a specific plot of land, excluding the value of any buildings on it.

land consolidation

noun

A legal process designed to reorganize and improve property structures and usage rights in rural or...

land surrender

noun

The act of a landowner giving up a portion of their land, typically to public authorities for infras...

land parcel number (gnr)

noun

A number assigned to a larger land unit or a farm within a municipality in the cadastre.

land reservation / temporary prohibition

noun

A temporary legal restriction on an area's use or development pending a final planning decision.

land governance

noun

rules, processes and structures through which decisions are made about access to land and its use, t...

land management

noun

land reform

noun

A process by which land ownership is redistributed, often with the goal of promoting social justice...

land mobility

noun

land rent

noun

Payment made for the use of land belonging to someone else.

land restructuring

noun

land policies

noun

land transport

noun

Land (Germany)

noun

land forces

noun

land register

noun

A public register where land ownership and other real property rights are recorded and maintained.

land law

noun

land and buildings

noun

Real property and structures, including land, buildings, and other improvements.

land speculation

noun

land bank

noun

A land bank is a government agency or program that acquires and manages distressed real property for...

land-register number

noun

A unique identifier assigned to a parcel of land when it is registered with the government land regi...

land-planning crime

noun

An offense involving the illegal planning or development of land, such as zoning violations or build...

land-locked land

noun

land-based producer

noun

A producer involved in agriculture or forestry activities on land.

land-based miner

noun

A person involved in mining activities on land, as opposed to offshore or seabed mining.

land-locked tenant

noun

A tenant whose property is landlocked, with no access to a public road or waterway.

land-locked tenement

noun

A tenement that is completely surrounded by land belonging to others, with no direct access to a nav...

land-locked owner

noun

A landlocked owner is an individual or entity whose real property is completely enclosed by the land...

land-based missile

noun

land-mine clearance

noun

The process of locating and removing landmines from an area.

land-based medium-range surface-to-air missile

noun

A missile system designed for defence against aircraft and missiles, with a range typically between...

land-use objectives

noun

land-use objectives is a term used in planning and building matters.

land-use plan

noun

A plan that determines how specific geographic areas may be used, such as for housing, industry, or...

landcent

noun

A term used to refer to land forces under the command of a central authority in Europe during defenc...

landcom

noun

An abbreviation for Land Component.

landed cost

noun

The total cost of bringing a product from its original location to the final point of consumption, i...

landed quantity

noun

landfill site

noun

landfill disposal

noun

Disposing of waste on land.

landform

noun

landholding system

noun

landing

noun

A prepared area for landing troops, vehicles, or aircraft.

landing order

noun

An order received by a company, indicating the first sale in a new customer relationship.

landing charge

noun

A fee charged for the use of a facility, such as a port or an airport, typically paid when a ship or...

landing charges

noun

Fees or costs charged for the use of a facility, such as a port or airport, for landing and discharg...

landing valve

noun

A valve designed to be installed on the exterior of a building, used to control the flow of water in...

landing craft, mechanised

noun

A type of landing craft designed to transport vehicles and troops from a ship to land.

landing ship helicopter

noun

A large, versatile warship designed to transport and land military vehicles, equipment, and personne...

landing operation

noun

A military operation to land troops on shore.

landing option

noun

A choice of possible locations for landing an aircraft.

landing exercise

noun

A military exercise involving landing on a shore.

landing clearance

noun

Permission for an aircraft to land.

landing attempt

noun

The act of trying to land an aircraft or spacecraft.

landings

noun

Webpages designed to attract and convert visitors into customers, often used in digital marketing an...

landlocked land

noun

Land that is not bordered by the sea or an ocean.

landlocked tenant

noun

A tenant whose property is landlocked, with no direct access to a public road or waterway.

landlocked tenement

noun

A tenement that is landlocked, with no direct access to a navigable body of water.

landlocked owner

noun

A landowner whose property is completely surrounded by the lands or waters of another.

landlocked country

noun

A country that is completely surrounded by land and has no coastline or direct access to the sea.

landlocked state

noun

A state that is landlocked and does not have access to the sea or an ocean.

landlord

noun

A landlord is the party who grants the right to occupy property under a lease.

landlord-tenant relationship

noun

landlord\'s fixture

noun

Personal property installed by a landlord for the convenience, comfort, or essential use of rental p...

landlord\'s reversion

noun

A landlord's right to regain possession of property at the end of a lease term.

landmark

noun

A notable or landmark case in law, often establishing a legal precedent.

landmass

noun

A large continuous area of land.

landmine

noun

landmine monitor

noun

An expression representing the idea that peace is achieved through the threat or use of military for...

landnorth

noun

A term used to refer to the land forces of the North in a military context.

landowner

noun

The individual or legal entity that holds the formal legal title to a piece of land.

landowners' association

noun

A formal or informal organization of landowners collaborating on the management of resources like hu...

landowning aristocracy

noun

A social class of aristocratic landowners.

landrat

noun

A district administrator in some German-speaking regions, responsible for overseeing local governmen...

landscape

noun

landscape scene

noun

A scene in a play or movie set in the landscape.

landscape motif

noun

A scene or subject in art representing natural scenery.

landscape connectivity

noun

landscaping

noun

The practice of designing, installing, maintaining, or modifying the natural or constructed elements...

landside

noun

The area of an airport accessible to the public.

landslide

noun

Form of mass wasting that includes a wide range of ground movements, such as rockfalls, deep-seated...

landslip

noun

landsmål movement

noun

The movement for Nynorsk.

landsmål advocate

noun

A person who fought for the adoption of Landsmål (Nynorsk).

landsouthcent

noun

A shorthand term for Allied Land Forces South Central Europe.

landsoutheast

noun

A specific geographical area to the southeast.

landwehr unit

noun

A unit within the territorial defense forces (historical).

landwehr army

noun

A secondary or territorial army force used for domestic defense.

lane

noun

language

noun

language skills

noun

Skills combining knowledge and understanding with practice in language use, generally consisting of...

language competence

noun

language qualifications

noun

language proficiency

noun

language code

noun

A code identifying the specific language used in financial transactions and documents.

language equality

noun

The principle that all individuals have the right to use and be understood in their preferred langua...

language community

noun

A group of people who share a common language in the context of law.

language of proceedings

noun

The language used in court proceedings or other official legal contexts.

language of filing

noun

The specific language required when filing legal documents or applications.

language of the office

noun

The formal language used in legal documents and court proceedings, including technical terms and spe...

language rules applicable to criminal proceedings

noun

The rules governing the language used in criminal proceedings.

language of the office for procedural purposes

noun

language industry

noun

language minority

noun

language policy

noun

A set of guidelines or directives regulating the use of a particular language in an organization or...

language teaching

noun

languages for proceedings and publications

noun

Terms used in legal proceedings and publications, typically written in a formal and precise language...

Languedoc-Roussillon

noun

languishing

noun

The act of longing.

lantern

noun

lanthanide

noun

lanzarote committee

noun

A committee established in Lanzarote, Canary Islands, to address legal issues related to organized c...

Lao People’s Democratic Republic

noun

Laos

noun

lap

noun

lap time; round time

noun

The time taken to complete one round, lap, or heat.

lap-top

noun

laparoscope

noun

lapdog

noun

Lapland

noun

Lapps

noun

lapsation profit

noun

Profit earned from the lapse or expiration of an insurance policy, where the insured event does not...

lapse of the policy

noun

The period during which an insurance policy is no longer in effect.

lapse of the bid

noun

lapse ratio

noun

The 'lapse ratio' in insurance is the ratio of lapsed policies to in-force policies.

lapse rate

noun

The rate at which an investment or insurance policy's benefits decrease over time.

lapse risk

noun

Risk that policyholders may not renew their insurance contracts before they expire.

lapse of authorisation

noun

The expiration or termination of an authorization, such as a permit or insurance policy.

lapse of offer

noun

The failure of an offeror to maintain an offer after it has been made, but before it is accepted.

lapse of the patent

noun

The expiration or termination of a patent's legal protection.

lapse of permission

noun

lapse of permission is an authorisation issued by the competent authority allowing a project to be c...

lapsed provision

noun

A provision of a contract that is no longer in effect due to the passage of time or other circumstan...

lapsed right

noun

A right that has expired or is no longer in effect.

lapses and surrenders

noun

The process of terminating or not renewing an insurance policy before its natural expiration date, o...

lapsing of duties

noun

The ceasing of a duty or obligation, often in the context of tax law.

lapsing to

noun

The failure to complete or fulfill a legal obligation before a specified deadline.

lapsing program

noun

Programs where funding was provided for a specified, time-limited period only.

laptop

noun

larceny

noun

A common law crime involving the unlawful taking and carrying away of another's property with the in...

larch

noun

lard

noun

larder

noun

larding needle

noun

A needle for larding meat.

larding; pointing

noun

The act of larding meat; or filling masonry joints.

large city

noun

large family

noun

large data set

noun

large holding

noun

large subsidiary

noun

A subsidiary company that holds significant assets and operations relative to its parent company.

large exposure limit

noun

Maximum permissible limit for a bank's exposure to a single borrower or group, as per regulatory gui...

large institution

noun

A financial institution with significant assets, operations, and influence in the financial sector.

large regulated financial entity

noun

large shareholder

noun

A shareholder holding a significant but not necessarily controlling stake in a corporation.

large risk

noun

A risk exposure that significantly impacts an organization's financial position.

large investment project

noun

A significant investment undertaking requiring substantial capital and resources.

large exposure

noun

A significant investment or risk exposure that a financial institution or investor holds.

large commercial aircraft

noun

large financial sector entity

noun

A significant entity in the financial sector, such as a bank or insurance company.

large exposures framework

noun

A regulatory framework that sets limits on the maximum exposure of a bank or insurer to individual c...

large pan-european risk-capital markets

noun

Markets for raising large-scale capital across Europe, primarily through the issuance and trading of...

large exposures

noun

Exposures to financial instruments or risks that exceed a specified threshold.

large risks

noun

Financial risks that significantly impact a large portion of an economy or market.

large chamber

noun

A large open space in a courtroom or legislative body where proceedings take place.

large calibre ammunition

noun

Ammunition with a large calibre, typically used in artillery or heavy weapons.

large cap

noun

Stocks with a market capitalisation of R10 billion or more.

large undertaking

noun

large business

noun

Used for enterprises with 250 or more persons employed.

large store

noun

large vehicle

noun

large-scale construction

noun

large-value payment

noun

A high-value financial transaction, typically involving large sums of money or securities, often pro...

large-value net settlement system

noun

A real-time gross settlement system for high-value financial transactions between banks.

large-exposures directive

noun

European Union Directive regulating the risk exposure of credit institutions to individual counterpa...

large-calibre artillery ammunition

noun

Ammunition designed for large-calibre artillery, typically containing a projectile and propellant.

large-calibre artillery

noun

Artillery with a large calibre, typically exceeding 100mm.

large-calibre artillery system

noun

A heavy artillery system capable of firing large projectiles over long distances.

larger overlap of operating time

noun

lari

noun

The currency of Indonesia.