Words starting with "Q"

q-ship

noun

A Q-ship is a merchant vessel or other non-combatant ship that is disguised as a civilian target but...

q.a

noun

In finance, Q.A (Quality Assurance) refers to the systematic process of ensuring that financial prod...

qaedist

noun

A person who is a member or supporter of Qaeda, an Arabic term for 'base' or 'foundation', used by v...

qaidist

noun

A person who is a member or supporter of Qaidist groups, which are terrorist organizations derived f...

qar

noun

An acronym for Quick Asset Report, a financial statement that summarizes a company's cash and other...

qassem rocket

noun

A type of short-range ballistic missile named after Qassem Soleimani, an Iranian military leader.

Qatar

noun

qatari riyal

noun

The currency of Qatar

qbd

noun

A division of the superior court in some common law jurisdictions, dealing with civil matters.

qc

noun

Abbreviation for 'Qualified Counsel' or 'Qualified Person' in the legal profession.

qccp

noun

A clearing member that is authorized and regulated to clear and settle trades on behalf of other mar...

qdmtt

noun

Abbreviation for Qualified Domestic Trust and Estate Trust (QDTE), a trust that meets certain IRS re...

qdtt

noun

Abbreviation for Qualified Domestic Trust (QDT), a trust that meets certain IRS requirements for tax...

qfr

noun

Acronym for 'quarterly financial report'

qftbs

noun

QFTBs: abbreviation for qualified flow-through tax benefits.

qi agreement

noun

Agreement in the finance industry where a QI (Qualified Intermediary) facilitates the transfer of se...

qis

noun

A set of quantitative models used by insurers to assess the potential financial impact of underwriti...

ql

noun

An acronym for Quick Reaction Force, a military unit trained and equipped to respond rapidly to emer...

qqq

noun

qra

noun

QRA: Quick Reaction Alert, a state of readiness for immediate response to an emergency or threat.

qrea

noun

A type of exchange-traded fund that aims to track the price of an index or a basket of assets, but w...

qrf

noun

A military force that is rapidly mobilized and deployed in response to an emergency or threat.

qrre revolver

noun

A type of loan facility that allows a borrower to draw and repay multiple times up to a predefined l...

qrtc

noun

An abbreviation for Qualified Refundable Tax Credit.

qs

noun

Abbreviation for 'quality system' in the legal and law administration domain.

qtr

noun

A military term used to denote a quarter or a period of three months.

quad

noun

A military vehicle with four wheels, often used for transport and maneuverability in rough terrain.

quad tiltrotor

noun

A multirotor aircraft with four rotors arranged symmetrically, allowing hovering and vertical takeof...

Quad countries

noun

group of countries forming a diplomatic partnership committed to supporting an open, stable and pros...

quadrant

noun

quadrilateral meeting

noun

A diplomatic meeting between four countries or organizations.

quadrivalent

noun

Having four valences or directions of force.

quadruple helix

noun

A model of collaborative relationships between academia, industry, government, and civil society in...

Quaestor of the EP

noun

Quaestor of the European Parliament

noun

quail

noun

qualification

noun

A requirement or condition that must be met by a party in order to be eligible for a benefit, right,...

qualification share

noun

A share issued to meet specific qualifications or conditions.

qualification analysis

noun

The process of evaluating an applicant's education, training, and experience to determine their suit...

qualification shopping

noun

The practice of selecting or hiring employees based on their qualifications, rather than their union...

qualification for quotas

noun

A requirement or standard that must be met in order to be eligible for quotas.

qualification allowance

noun

The benefit paid to individuals while they are participating in the Qualification Programme.

qualifications

noun

Requirements, skills, or experience necessary for a job or profession in finance.

qualifications of applicants

noun

The requirements, qualifications, and abilities that applicants must meet to be eligible for a posit...

qualified ancillary international shipping activities

noun

Activities related to the international shipping of goods, performed by a qualified person or entity...

qualified opinion

noun

qualified refundable tax credit

noun

A tax credit that can be claimed if certain conditions are met, and the amount can be refunded if it...

qualified imputation tax

noun

A tax imposed on income that is imputed, or assumed, rather than actually earned, and which the taxp...

qualified ownership interest

noun

An ownership interest that meets specific requirements for tax purposes, such as being held for a mi...

qualified flow-through tax benefits

noun

Tax benefits that qualify for flow-through treatment to investors or entities.

qualified flow-through tax benefits of qualified ownership interests

noun

Tax benefits granted to individuals who own a significant percentage of a flow-through entity, such...

qualified legal counsel

noun

A lawyer who has been admitted to practice law and is qualified to provide legal advice in a specifi...

qualified intermediary agreement

noun

Legally binding contract between a buyer and a Qualified Intermediary in finance, outlining the term...

qualified ancillary international shipping income

noun

Income derived from international shipping activities, which is exempted from taxation if certain co...

qualified domestic minimum top-up tax

noun

A U.S. tax imposed on certain distributions from a Qualified Domestic Trust (QDT) to a U.S. benefici...

qualified domestic top-up tax

noun

A U.S. tax paid by a foreign person or trust to fund a Qualified Domestic Trust (QDT) for the benefi...

qualified credit card issuer

noun

Financial institution authorized and regulated to issue credit cards.

qualified acceptance

noun

An expression of assent to a proposal or offer, with the necessary legal qualifications.

qualified fee

noun

A fee that a lawyer or law firm charges, which is based on the hourly rate and the amount of time sp...

qualified covenant

noun

qualified certificate

noun

A certificate issued to individuals who have met specific educational, experience, and examination r...

qualified estate

noun

An estate held by someone who has met the legal requirements for probate and has been granted the au...

qualified owner

noun

An individual or entity who holds legal ownership of a property with certain qualifications or restr...

qualified payment

noun

qualified privilege

noun

A privilege that is not absolute but limited in some way, often based on a relationship between the...

qualified bill of lading

noun

A document that certifies that goods have been loaded on a vessel or vehicle in accordance with the...

qualified interest

noun

An interest that is directly affected by the outcome of a legal proceeding, and is sufficient to giv...

qualified fee simple

noun

A type of absolute ownership in real property where the owner has full control and can transfer the...

qualified ownership

noun

A form of ownership where an individual or entity holds legal title to an asset but grants another p...

qualified property

noun

Real or personal property that meets specific legal requirements.

qualified majority

noun

This requires more difficult conditions to be met than with an absolute majority, for example a two-...

qualifiedly privileged

noun

Privileged in a qualified sense, meaning that the privilege can be waived or lost under certain circ...

qualify for recognition

noun

Meeting the requirements to be eligible for recognition or acceptance, typically by a regulatory bod...

qualify for derecognition

noun

Meeting the specific criteria for an asset or liability to be removed from an entity's financial sta...

qualify its abstention by making a formal declaration

noun

A court recuses itself but expresses a reason for doing so, allowing another court to assume jurisdi...

qualifying issuer

noun

qualifying loss deferred tax asset

noun

A tax asset that qualifies for deferral of tax recognition due to the satisfaction of certain condit...

qualifying item

noun

An asset or expense that meets specific requirements to be eligible for tax deductions or credits.

qualifying revolving retail exposure

noun

Exposure to credit risk from revolving lines of credit extended to retail customers who meet specifi...

qualifying period

noun

The period during which an insurer assesses an applicant's eligibility for coverage and determines t...

qualifying insurance policy

noun

An insurance policy that meets certain requirements, allowing the holder to participate in an employ...

qualifying central counterparty

noun

A central counterparty that meets the eligibility criteria to clear and settle trades on behalf of q...

qualifying operation

noun

An operation that qualifies an investor or a security for special tax treatment or other benefits.

qualifying bond

noun

A bond that qualifies for a specific tax treatment or regulatory requirement in finance.

qualifying revolving retail subportfolio

noun

A subportfolio of a revolving retail credit facility that meets specific regulatory requirements for...

qualifying period for the claim

noun

The time period an insured must meet certain conditions before becoming eligible to file a claim.

qualifying loss

noun

A loss that meets the requirements to be deductible for tax purposes.

qualifying days

noun

qualifying grandfathered portfolio hedge

noun

qualifying asset

noun

An asset that meets certain eligibility requirements for a financial product or investment.

qualifying competent authority agreement

noun

An agreement between competent tax authorities, allowing one to rely on the other's assessment of ta...

qualifying distributions

noun

Distributions from a retirement account that meet the IRS requirements to be tax-free.

qualifying policy

noun

qualifying holding

noun

A security that meets specific requirements for holding in a portfolio, such as minimum ownership pe...

qualifying loss election

noun

The option for a taxpayer to recognize a loss in one tax year instead of carrying it forward to the...

qualifying share

noun

A share that must be held to meet certain qualifications or conditions.

qualifying infrastructure equity

noun

Equity investment in infrastructure projects that qualify for tax incentives or other government ben...

qualifying period / earning period

noun

The period during which a person has earned income that entitles them to specific benefits, such as...

qualitative analysis

noun

qualitative characteristics

noun

Qualities intrinsic to an investment or financial instrument that influence its value and risk, such...

qualitative guideline

noun

A set of guidelines that considers the psychological, social, and emotional factors influencing inve...

qualitative disclosures

noun

Disclosures in financial reports that convey qualitative information about a company's business risk...

quality

noun

A characteristic or attribute that distinguishes a thing or person from others and is desirable or v...

quality of teaching

noun

quality in education

noun

quality mark

noun

quality label

noun

quality assurance of industrial products

noun

quality control of industrial products

noun

Examination of industrial products at various stages of manufacture so as to ensure conformity to st...

quality of the environment

noun

quality of life

noun

quality objective

noun

quality criterion

noun

quality loan

noun

A loan considered to be of high credit quality, typically having a low risk of default.

quality assurance

noun

A process aimed at ensuring consistency, reliability, and dependability of financial services or tra...

quality accreditation

noun

An organized process conducted by an external entity to assess the degree to which a business's or o...

quality costs

noun

The costs associated with ensuring the quality of a product or service.

quality control

noun

A process designed to ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality in financial operations or reporting...

quality the equivalent of investment grade or better

noun

Having a credit rating equal to or above investment grade.

quality estimation

noun

Technical Market Microstructure, a field of finance focusing on the structure and behavior of market...

quality requirements

noun

Standards or guidelines that must be met by financial instruments, services, or transactions to ensu...

quality control procedure

noun

A systematic process used in finance to ensure products or services meet specified requirements and...

quality control system

noun

A system designed to ensure consistency, reliability, and accuracy of processes or products in the f...

quality assurance review

noun

An examination and evaluation of a product, service, or process to ensure that it meets specified re...

quality arrangements

noun

Agreements in place to ensure consistent product or service quality.

quality control order

noun

An order issued by a regulatory body directing a firm to implement specific measures to improve its...

quality at entry

noun

Quality at Entry - The standard or condition of investments, assets, or financial instruments when t...

quality system

noun

A systematic approach to maintaining and improving the overall effectiveness and efficiency of a leg...

quality assurance audit records

noun

Documents generated during the process of evaluating and ensuring compliance with quality standards...

quality framework for traineeships

noun

A quality system applied to traineeships to maintain and enhance their standard.

quality framework on traineeships

noun

A structured system used to ensure and improve the quality of traineeships.

quality of audit performed

noun

quality advice

noun

Advice given by a legal professional regarding the quality of a legal matter or transaction.

quality advice procedure

noun

A formal procedure allowing a party to obtain quality advice from an independent legal professional.

quality of title

noun

The validity and strength of a property right as indicated by the title.

quality evaluation

noun

The process of assessing the degree of excellence, value, or performance of something, typically by...

quality circle

noun

Quality Circle: A group of employees in a law firm or organization who meet regularly to discuss and...

quality of life at work

noun

quality control circle

noun

A group of employees who collaborate to identify and address quality issues in a continuous improvem...

quality improvement group

noun

quality certification

noun

quality certificate

noun

quality control of agricultural products

noun

quality wines psr

noun

quality wine produced in a specific region

noun

quality standard

noun

sets of good management practices, methods, systems, requirements, and/or specifications established...

Quango

noun

A quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization, often referred to as a quango, that provides publi...

quant

noun

An individual who uses quantitative methods, such as mathematical computations and statistical analy...

quant fund

noun

An alternative term for a quantitative investment fund.

quantative scale method

noun

A method used in finance to evaluate financial data using numerical measurements.

quantifiable risk

noun

Risk that can be measured, quantified, and expressed in numerical terms.

quantified objective

noun

A measurable and quantifiable objective that can be evaluated against actual performance.

quantify household amounts

noun

Determining the monetary value of household expenses, income, and assets.

quantitative analysis

noun

quantitative restriction

noun

quantitative ceiling

noun

quantitative monetary policy objectives

noun

Goals of monetary policy aimed at influencing the quantity of money in an economy.

quantitative disclosures

noun

Financial information presented in numerical form, such as financial statements or reports.

quantitative fund

noun

A type of investment fund that uses mathematical models and quantitative analysis to make informed d...

quantitative arrangements applicable to trade

noun

Financial agreements or contracts that involve the exchange of goods or services for a specific quan...

quantitative impact study

noun

An analysis of the financial consequences of various scenarios, using mathematical and statistical m...

quantitative import restriction

noun

A government-imposed restriction on the importation of goods or services, measured quantitatively.

quantitative restriction on imports

noun

quantitative reporting template

noun

A standardized report format used in finance and insurance industries for presenting quantitative da...

quantitative template

noun

A standardized framework used to quantify and analyze insurance risks.

quantitative thresholds

noun

Specified numerical values used to determine the applicability of certain financial rules or regulat...

quantitative risk assessment disclosures

noun

Disclosures providing quantitative information about a company's assessment and management of financ...

quantitative limit

noun

Maximum allowable amount for a financial transaction or investment.

quantitative monetary guideline

noun

A quantifiable benchmark used to regulate monetary matters in finance.

quantitative scale method

noun

A method used in tax finance for evaluating and ranking financial instruments based on quantifiable...

quantitative portfolio management

noun

An investment approach that uses mathematical and statistical methods to construct and manage a port...

quantitative management

noun

A management approach that uses quantifiable data and numerical analysis to make informed decisions.

quantitative scale

noun

A numerical measurement or ranking system used in finance and taxation, often involving numerical va...

quantitative import arrangement

noun

A monetary agreement allowing the importation of goods or services, quantified and regulated.

quantitative easing

noun

An unconventional monetary policy tool in which a central bank purchases financial assets, primarily...

quantity

noun

quantity of securities derived

noun

The number of securities owned or sold.

quantity rebate

noun

quantity of securities distributed

noun

quantity discount

noun

A discount offered when purchasing a large quantity of goods or services, reducing the price per uni...

quantity of securities

noun

The quantity or volume of securities owned or transacted.

quantity of securities booked

noun

quantity forcing

noun

A legal doctrine compelling a party to litigate, or risk losing certain rights.

quantity of heroin

noun

A specific amount of the drug heroin.

quantity of fish landed

noun

quantity of catch

noun

quanto

noun

A derivative contract used to hedge currency risk in international financial markets.

quanto call

noun

A call option in the quanto format, where the underlying asset and the currency of settlement are de...

quanto call option

noun

A call option in the quanto format, granting the right but not the obligation to buy an underlying a...

quanto option

noun

Option allowing the conversion of a currency risk into an interest rate risk, often used in foreign...

quanto cds

noun

quanto credit default swap

noun

A derivative contract used to manage credit risk where a buyer makes regular payments to a seller in...

quantum of the minimum cash payments

noun

The minimum amount of cash required to be paid at a given time in the context of finance and insuran...

quantum of damages quantum of damages

noun

The monetary value of damages awarded in a legal case.

quantum of proof

noun

The amount or degree of proof required to establish a fact in a court of law.

quantum enablers for strategic advantage

noun

quantum meruit

noun

A legal principle allowing a party to recover payment for work reasonably and justly performed, even...

quantum technology

noun

field of physics and engineering, which transitions some of the properties of quantum mechanics, esp...

quarantine

noun

The restriction of movement for persons who may have been exposed to a contagious disease to prevent...

quardianship agency

noun

An organization authorized and supervised by a court to manage the affairs of an incapacitated perso...

quarry

noun

quart

noun

quarter

noun

quarter day

noun

Quarter day, in finance and insurance, refers to a specific day during a quarter for which an insura...

quarter section

noun

A land area equal to 1/4 of a square mile or 160 acres.

quarter of a calendar year

noun

Three calendar months; a period equal to one-quarter of a year.

quartering

noun

quarterly

adjective

once every quarter. See also annually, semiannually.

quarterly financial accounts

noun

Financial statements prepared and presented to stakeholders on a quarterly basis.

quarterly financial report

noun

Periodic financial statement issued by a company to report its financial performance and position ov...

quarterly aggregation

noun

Quarterly Aggregation is the process of combining financial data for a single company or market inde...

quarterly quantitative reporting template

noun

A reporting format used by companies to disclose their financial information on a quarterly basis, p...

quarterly quantitative template

noun

A reporting format used by companies to disclose their financial information on a quarterly basis, f...

quarterly loss

noun

A financial loss incurred during a quarterly reporting period.

quarterly report on the euro area

noun

A financial report issued four times a year, providing information about the financial performance o...

quarterly government debt

noun

quarterly revaluation date

noun

The date every three months when the value of an investment or contract is reevaluated.

quarterly accounts

noun

Financial statements prepared and presented to shareholders every three months.

quarterly lease

noun

A lease agreement that lasts for three months and can be renewed indefinitely.

quarterly tenancy

noun

A tenancy agreement lasting for three months, typically recurring every three months.

quarterly irregularities report

noun

A report detailing financial or accounting discrepancies identified during the course of an audit, r...

quartermaster

noun

quartet

noun

quartile pay band

noun

A salary range that includes the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles of employees' wages.

quartz

noun

quartz plate

noun

A flat, rectangular plate of quartz used as a reference standard in calibration and measurement proc...

quartz fibre electroscope

noun

An outdated instrument used in law to detect electromagnetic fields, consisting of a quartz fiber su...

quash

verb

To officially reject, annul, or put an end to something, especially a legal decision, order, or proc...

quashing

noun

Setting aside or reversing a decision or order.

quashing of judgment

noun

The annulment or setting aside of a judgment or order.

quasi public corporation quasi public corporation

noun

An organization that performs a public function but is not a government entity.

quasi partner

noun

quasi seisin

noun

Quasi seisin is a legal concept similar to quasi-possession, where a person has rights and duties to...

quasi possession

noun

A situation where a person has not taken actual possession of property but has the right to possess...

quasi entail

noun

To imply or suggest, but not necessarily entail, a particular outcome or consequence (synonym for 'q...

quasi municipal corporation

noun

A corporation established to perform public functions, but not a part of the government.

quasi contract

noun

A quasi-contract is a legal concept where no formal agreement exists, but the law implies terms base...

quasi corporation quasi corporation

noun

A legal entity that has some, but not all, of the characteristics of a corporation.

quasi admission

noun

A statement or conduct that implies an acknowledgment of the truth of a fact, though not amounting t...

quasi estoppel

noun

A doctrine that prevents parties from denying a fact or position they have asserted or implied, even...

quasi easement

noun

quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization

noun

quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisation

noun

An organization that operates under the auspices of a government but is not part of it, with some de...

quasi-corporation

noun

A type of organization that possesses some, but not all, of the legal characteristics of a corporati...

quasi-fiscal subsidy

noun

A government transfer that influences the economy similarly to fiscal policy but is not part of the...

quasi-capital assistance

noun

Financial assistance provided by a government or international organization that is not in the form...

quasi-capital aid

noun

Financial assistance that is not a loan and does not require repayment, but may have conditions or r...

quasi-capital

noun

Money or assets that have some, but not all, of the characteristics of capital.

quasi-equity capital

noun

Capital raised by a company through the issuance of instruments that carry rights similar to equity...

quasi-equity

noun

Financing that provides returns similar to equity but does not convey ownership rights.

quasi-fiscal deficit

noun

A situation where government spending exceeds its revenue, but the difference is financed through no...

quasi-liquid assets

noun

Financial assets that can be easily bought or sold in the market but are not as liquid as cash.

quasi-judicial proceeding

noun

A proceeding in which a neutral third party makes decisions based on the evidence presented, without...

quasi-public corporation quasi-public corporation

noun

A corporation that provides essential services or operates in a regulated industry, receiving benefi...

quasi-judicial authority

noun

A body or official having the power to make decisions that are quasi-legal or quasi-judicial in natu...

quasi-criminal offences

noun

Offences that are not strictly criminal but may result in penalties or sanctions, often involving re...

quasi-seisin

noun

Quasi-seisin refers to a situation where a person is not in actual possession of land but has the ri...

quasi-bailment

noun

A situation where one party transfers possession of goods to another, but retains some degree of con...

quasi-contract law

noun

A branch of law dealing with obligations that arise without a formal contract, such as implied contr...

quasi-entail

noun

To imply or suggest, but not necessarily entail, a particular outcome or consequence.

quasi-servient land

noun

Land that is not owned by the party profiting from its use, but which is subject to their control fo...

quasi-servient tenement

noun

A tenement that does not serve the dominant estate but is still required to comply with certain serv...

quasi-contract

noun

A contract implied by law, where no formal agreement exists but obligations and duties are inferred...

quasi-partnership

noun

A business relationship where parties do not have a formal partnership agreement but collaborate and...

quasi-delict

noun

A wrong or tortious act that does not give rise to traditional legal liability but may still result...

quasi-estoppel

noun

A doctrine similar to estoppel, but applied when a party has not made a formal representation, but t...

quasi-dominant tenement

noun

A tenement in which the tenant has superior rights to those of other tenants, but not absolute owner...

quasi-dominant land

noun

Land from which the owner derives superior rights to that of an adjoining landowner.

quasi-judicial

noun

Pertaining to a tribunal or body that makes decisions based on the application of law, but without t...

quasi-possession

noun

A situation where a person has not yet acquired legal possession of property but exercises control o...

quasi-fiduciary

noun

A person who holds a position that involves a fiduciary duty, but not to the same extent as a tradit...

quasi-bailee

noun

A person or entity who is not a bailee but has temporary possession of another's property with the o...

quasi-profit

noun

Revenue or income that is not earned through the primary business activities but is still subject to...

quasi-fiscal charge

noun

quatari riyal-iso code

noun

Three-letter code representing the currency of Qatar in international financial transactions.

quaternary sector

noun

An economic sector that deals with intellectual and creative activities, such as research, developme...

quay

noun

A landing place for ships or boats, often alongside a wharf.

quay to quay

noun

A service provided in the insurance industry, covering the transportation of goods or cargo from one...

quayage

noun

A fee charged for the use of a quay or docking facility.

Quebec

noun

queen

noun

queen of bavaria\'s conure

noun

This term does not have a legal definition and is likely a typographical error or misnomer for 'Quee...

queen of the night

noun

A night-blooming cactus, or a character in an opera.

Queen's Bench Division

noun

queen\'s bench division of the high court

noun

The division of the High Court in England and Wales that hears both criminal and civil cases, partic...

queen\'s bench division

noun

The superior court division in England and Wales, dealing with major civil and criminal cases.

queen\'s evidence

noun

Evidence presented by the Crown or plaintiff in a criminal or civil trial, respectively.

query

noun

A request for information or data in the financial industry, typically made through electronic means...

quest

noun

quest ii

noun

A software platform providing investment research and analytics, specifically for the Quest II term...

question

noun

A query for information or clarification in a legal context.

question in issue

noun

A matter or point in dispute and under consideration in a legal proceeding.

question in controversy

noun

A question in controversy is a matter in dispute between parties in a legal proceeding.

question raised in a case pending

noun

A point or issue in dispute in a legal case.

question referred for a preliminary ruling

noun

A legal issue submitted to a higher court or authority for an initial decision or interpretation.

question of neutrality

noun

An issue concerning neutrality.

question put to a minister

noun

question time

noun

questioner

noun

questioning

noun

A formal inquiry or investigation into a matter, typically one conducted in a courtroom or before a...

questionnaire

noun

questionnaire on state trading

noun

A questionnaire used to gather information about state trading activities in finance.

questions of national law

noun

Issues regarding the application of domestic law in a case.

queue management plan

noun

A plan for how to reduce or manage queues.

queue ticket system

noun

A system where customers take a numbered ticket to wait.

queuing

noun

The act of waiting in a line.

queuing problem

noun

Issues related to long lines or wait times.

quia timet injunction

noun

An injunction granted in anticipation of a dispute, to prevent potential harm.

quiche

noun

quick succession relief

noun

Relief granted to a policyholder when they take out a new life insurance policy shortly after the te...

quick tender

noun

A tender submitted with the intention of being the lowest or most favorable bid.

quick fix

noun

A temporary solution to a financial problem.

quick refund system

noun

A system enabling the rapid processing and issuance of refunds in finance, often in the context of t...

quick ruling

noun

A decision made without unnecessary delay by a judge or court.

quick reaction alert

noun

Military readiness state where forces are kept on alert for rapid deployment in response to crises o...

quick reaction force

noun

A military force capable of being quickly assembled and deployed to respond to an unexpected crisis...

quick visit

noun

A brief or short visit to someone.

quick clay

noun

A highly unstable type of clay found in Norway that can turn into liquid under pressure, posing a si...

quick-freeze procedure

noun

quick-firing gun

noun

A firearm that can shoot bullets rapidly, often used interchangeably with 'rapid-fire gun'.

quickness

noun

The quality of being fast or prompt.

quicksand

noun

quid pro quo effect

noun

A situation where each party receives something of value in return for something they provide.

quiet

noun

The absence of disturbance or objection, especially in the possession of land or property.

quiet diplomacy

noun

A form of diplomacy that emphasizes quiet and indirect methods, often used to build trust and establ...

quiet possession

noun

The rightful possession of property without objection from others.

quieting of title quieting of title

noun

The legal process by which a court establishes the validity of a party's interest or title to real p...

quieting title

noun

The legal process by which a party obtains clear title to real property, often by quieting disputes...

quill

noun

quilt

noun

quince

noun

quinn subcommittee

noun

A United States Senate committee established to investigate financial irregularities, particularly t...

quinn committee

noun

A United States Senate committee, a subcommittee of the Banking Committee, established to investigat...

quinoa

noun

highly nutritious crop containing more protein than most other plant foods

quit

noun

To stop doing something or leave a place, especially permanently; to give up or resign from a job, a...

quit rent

noun

A rent paid periodically by a tenant to a landlord for the use of land or property, with the underst...

quit claim

noun

A type of deed transferring all interests in real property that the grantor may have, without warran...

quitclaim quitclaim

noun

A deed transferring only ownership interests, not any liabilities or claims.

quitclaim deed

noun

A deed transferring all a grantor's interest in real property to a grantee, with no warranties or gu...

quitclaim bill of sale

noun

quiver

noun

quorum

noun

The minimum number of members required to be present at a meeting in order to conduct business.

quota

noun

A limit or restriction on the quantity of a particular product or service that can be sold or bought...

quota enlargement

noun

An expansion of a quota, typically in the context of tax policy.

quota increase

noun

An increase in a quota, often used in the context of tax policy or import/export regulations.

quota system

noun

quota surplus reinsurance

noun

A type of reinsurance where the reinsurer agrees to accept more than their proportionate share of ri...

quota buy-back

noun

A quota buy-back is a repurchase of securities by a company from its investors, usually in accordanc...

quota open without discrimination

noun

A quota where all applicants have an equal opportunity to apply, without any form of discrimination.

quota opened

noun

A quotas opened refers to the authorization given by a regulatory body for a financial institution t...

quota period

noun

Specified time period for which certain financial activities or transactions are subject to quota li...

quota under-fill mechanism

noun

A mechanism that allows a country to import or export below its allocated tariff quota.

quota line

noun

A line on a balance sheet that separates the amounts due from customers (accounts receivable) from t...

quota duty rate

noun

quota unit

noun

A unit of measurement for quota, typically representing a specific amount or volume.

quota charges

noun

Fees or taxes imposed on a business based on the volume of sales or transactions.

quota duty

noun

A tax levied on imports or exports based on the quantity or value of the goods being traded.

quota share treaty

noun

An insurance agreement where each party assumes a portion of the risk in a reinsurance contract.

quota list

noun

A list of predetermined sales or purchase quotas for a given period.

quota share

noun

An insurance agreement under which the insured retains some risk and the insurer covers a portion of...

quota in the imf

noun

A contribution to the International Monetary Fund, representing a country's commitment to follow cer...

quota restrictions

noun

quota year

noun

The period of time used to determine quotas or limits in administrative law.

quota at a reduced level of duty

noun

quota-free action

noun

An action or transaction that is not subject to a quota or limit.

quotation

noun

A formal offer to sell securities, goods, or services at a specified price.

quotation market

noun

A financial market where buyers and sellers negotiate prices for securities through the submission o...

quotation convention

noun

An agreement between market participants specifying the terms for quoting and trading financial inst...

quotation slip

noun

A document detailing an insurance company's proposed premium and coverage terms for a policy.

quotation per unit

noun

Price expressed as a unit of measurement for a good or service.

quotation centre

noun

quotation in foreign currency

noun

A price quote given in a foreign currency.

quotation list

noun

A list of buy and sell prices for a security, provided by dealers or market makers.

quote

noun

A proposed price or amount for goods or services.

quote stuffing

noun

Falsely inflating the volume or value of transactions to manipulate quotes or prices.

quote-driven

noun

Relating to obtaining prices or rates for financial products or services before making a commitment.

quote-driven market

noun

A financial market where buyers and sellers transact based on published quotes rather than negotiate...

quoted security

noun

A financial asset that is actively traded and has a current market price.

quoted value

noun

The price at which a security or financial instrument is offered for sale.

quoted market price

noun

The price at which a security or currency can be bought or sold in the open market.

quoted equity instrument

noun

A type of listed security representing an ownership interest in a corporation, having a quoted marke...

quoted securities

noun

Securities that are quoted and traded on financial markets, including stocks, bonds, and derivatives...

quoted shares

noun

Shares traded on a stock exchange at a fixed price, as opposed to at the prevailing market price.

quoted share

noun

A share that is listed for trading on a stock exchange.

quoted company

noun

A company whose shares are bought and sold on a stock exchange or other trading platform.

quoted price

noun

The official price of a stock on the exchange.

quotity

noun

An amount or quantity of a financial instrument or commodity that is bought, sold, or traded.

qwpsr

noun