Words starting with "W"

w-type bottom

noun

A type of bottom in financial markets where the price reaches the lowest level among a series of suc...

w.e.f

noun

Abbreviation for 'with effect from' or 'from the effective date'.

wa

noun

A military tactic involving the use of natural or artificial obstacles to prevent an enemy from adva...

wac

noun

Weighted Average Cost: The average cost of funds in a portfolio, calculated by weighting each compon...

wacc

noun

Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) is the average cost of capital calculated by weighting the c...

wach

noun

waci

noun

A term of uncertain origin, potentially derived from a Hawaiian phrase meaning 'friend,' used in leg...

wacsi

noun

A regional intergovernmental organization promoting human rights, good governance, and sustainable d...

wad

noun

WADA

noun

wadding

noun

Absorbent material used in legal proceedings, such as in jury trials.

wads for shotguns

noun

A colloquial term for large amounts of cash, often used in the context of tax evasion schemes or oth...

WAEC

noun

waedm

noun

An acronym for Writs of Administrative Error, which are court orders correcting errors in administra...

WAEMU

noun

WAEMU countries

noun

wafer

noun

In the context of finance and tax, a thin slice or disc-shaped piece.

waff

noun

An acronym with an unknown meaning in the finance domain.

waffle

noun

wage

noun

Payment made periodically to an employee for hours worked.

wage reduction

noun

wage earner

noun

A person who works for a public or private employer and receives wages, salaries, room and board or...

wage cost

noun

wage flexibility

noun

wage development

noun

The growth or change in wages over time, often measured as an average or index.

wage area

noun

An area where wages are a significant factor, often used in labor market analysis or wage setting.

wage structure

noun

The arrangement of wages or salaries in an organization, often hierarchical.

wage restraint

noun

A policy or practice of limiting wage increases to maintain cost competitiveness or control inflatio...

wage moderation

noun

The deliberate moderation of wage growth to maintain economic stability or control labor costs.

wage tax

noun

A tax levied on wages or salaries paid to employees, typically collected by the employer and remitte...

wage formation

noun

The process by which wages are determined and negotiated between employers and employees.

wage policy

noun

A set of principles and strategies that determine how wages are determined, communicated, and implem...

wage discipline

noun

A situation in which employees' wages remain stable or decrease only slightly, despite inflation or...

wage share

noun

The proportion of total income that goes to wages and salaries, expressed as a percentage.

wage inflation

noun

wage and salary costs

noun

Compensation paid to employees for their work

wage costs

noun

The total cost of wages paid to employees.

wage dispersion

noun

The degree of variation in wages paid to employees within an organization or industry.

wage and salary earners

noun

Individuals who earn wages or salaries from their employment.

wage bill

noun

The total amount paid for wages and salaries in a given period.

wage costs per unit of output

noun

The labor costs incurred to produce one unit of output.

wage drift

noun

The gradual increase in wages over time, often due to inflation or market pressures, which can impac...

wage developments

noun

wage behaviour

noun

wage employment

noun

A type of employment relationship where an employer pays wages to an employee in exchange for their...

wage benefit

noun

Compensation paid to an employee for their labor, typically hourly or salaried.

wage ceiling

noun

The maximum amount of wages that an employer can legally pay for a particular job or position.

wage compensation

noun

Compensation paid to an employee for their work, typically hourly or based on the number of hours wo...

wage transparency

noun

The openness and clarity regarding wages, including salary, hourly pay, and benefits, that employers...

wage fund

noun

A trust or separate fund established by an employer to hold wages owed to employees, from which wage...

wage security

noun

Laws and regulations that govern wages, hours, and other conditions of employment.

wage guarantee

noun

A promise made by an employer or labor organization to pay a specified wage to an employee, regardle...

wage guarantee clause

noun

A clause in an employment contract requiring an employer to pay a specified wage, even if work perfo...

wage level

noun

The amount paid for labor or services, typically expressed as an hourly, weekly, or annual rate.

wage labour

noun

A person who works for wages, receiving compensation for labor or services rendered.

wage incentive mechanism

noun

A labor compensation method where employees are incentivized to increase productivity.

wage determinant

noun

wage discrimination

noun

Discrimination against an employee in the context of wages, specifically referring to hourly wages.

wage freeze

noun

A policy or practice that prevents an increase in wages for a specified period.

wage bargaining behaviour

noun

wage board / arbitration board

noun

A board that resolves a labor dispute with binding effect if the parties cannot reach an agreement.

wage subsidy

noun

Financial support paid to an employer to hire a person with reduced work capability.

wage indexing

noun

wage fixing

noun

wage adjustment

noun

wage determination

noun

wage rate

noun

wage premium

noun

wage gap

noun

wage increase

noun

An increase in wages paid to an employee, often as a result of a collective bargaining agreement or...

wage-setting procedure

noun

A procedure used by employers to determine wages, often through collective bargaining or industry ag...

wage-price spiral

noun

An economic situation where wages and prices rise at an accelerating rate, leading to a self-perpetu...

wage-earning households

noun

Households where the primary source of income is wages or salary.

wagebill tax

noun

A tax imposed on an employer for the contribution towards the payment of wages or salaries to employ...

wagering contract

noun

wages

noun

wages and salaries per employee, deflated by the consumption deflator

noun

Average amount of wages and salaries paid to employees, adjusted for changes in the cost of living.

wages declaration

noun

The reporting of salaries, wages, and other earnings to the appropriate tax authority.

wages tax

noun

A tax levied on an employer for each employee's wages or salary.

wages tax annual adjustment

noun

The annual adjustment of wages tax rates or thresholds as determined by the relevant tax authority.

wages relative to the cost of capital

noun

The relationship between wages and the cost of capital, indicating profitability levels.

wages and salaries

noun

Compensation paid to employees for their work, usually in the form of a regular salary or hourly wag...

wages law

noun

A body of law that governs wages, including minimum wage rates and overtime pay.

wages in kind

noun

Compensation paid in the form of goods or services instead of money.

wages for housework

noun

waging war against god

noun

The act of engaging in armed conflict or rebellion against a deity or divine being.

wagon

noun

wagon; truck

noun

A vehicle used for carrying loads.

waif

noun

A term of endearment or a collectible figure, not applicable to law.

waist

noun

waistband

noun

waistcoat

noun

A close-fitting sleeveless garment worn on the upper body, usually over a shirt and under a jacket a...

waistecoat or jacket to provide protection from machinery

noun

wait

noun

wait and see rule

noun

A legal principle allowing a court to delay making a decision until more information becomes availab...

wait and see period

noun

wait and see principle

noun

A principle in which parties choose to delay taking action and instead observe the situation before...

waiter

noun

waiting

noun

waiting period for ascertainment of loss

noun

The time period between the loss event and the date when the insurer begins processing and paying th...

waiting time

noun

Duration in insurance contracts between policy inception and claim payment or policy cancellation.

waiting line

noun

A queue of customers or transactions, waiting to be served or processed.

waiting area

noun

An area where individuals wait for their turn to be attended to by legal or administrative personnel...

waiting day

noun

A day granted to a party in legal proceedings to attend court or take some other action.

waiting period

noun

A period during which an insurance policy does not cover certain events or conditions.

waitress

noun

waiver

noun

The intentional relinquishment of a known right or claim.

waiver of guarantee

noun

The act of releasing a guaranteeing party from their obligation to pay or perform under the terms of...

waiver due to professional secrecy

noun

A legal term allowing the waiver of certain obligations or requirements due to professional secrecy,...

waiver of negative pledge

noun

An agreement not to enforce a borrower's pledge of collateral, allowing them to use it for other pur...

waiver to pre-trade transparency obligations

noun

A waiver granted to certain market participants from the requirement to publicly disclose their pre-...

waiver from pre-trade transparency

noun

A temporary exemption from the requirement of providing pre-trade transparency in financial markets.

waiver of a privilege

noun

The intentional relinquishment of a known right or claim, often in exchange for something else.

waiver of claims

noun

waiver of parliamentary immunity

noun

The relinquishment of parliamentary immunity by a legislator, allowing them to be prosecuted for cer...

waiver of the succession

noun

The relinquishment or abandonment of the right to inherit or succeed to property or office.

waiver of liability

noun

waiver of prosecution

noun

A decision by the prosecution not to pursue a case in court even if guilt is proven, often due to th...

wake

noun

wal

noun

A value added tax (VAT) identification number used in the European Union.

Wales

noun

walk

verb

To move by putting one foot in front of the other; to stroll or hike.

walk through test

noun

An assessment of a financial institution's or product's performance and compliance, often conducted...

walk in the woods

noun

A small-scale military or strategic concept used for planning and training.

walk-through procedure

noun

A procedure where an expert reviews a financial transaction or system to ensure compliance and accur...

walkaway clause

noun

A clause in a contract that allows one party to terminate the agreement under specified conditions w...

walker

noun

walkie-talkie

noun

walking

noun

walking pace

noun

A moderate speed consistent with walking.

walking to the grave; gallery

noun

A path to a grave; or a gallery in a mine.

walkway

noun

wall

noun

A wall is a solid vertical structure made of materials like brick, stone, or wood, used to enclose,...

wall street analyst

noun

A financial analyst, typically working for a large investment bank or financial institution on Wall...

wall street

noun

The geographical area in New York City where many major financial institutions are headquartered.

wall hydrant

noun

A type of hydrant installed on the exterior of a building, used to supply water to the building's pl...

wall space

noun

Available space on a wall.

wall thickness

noun

The thickness of the material of a hollow object.

wall-to-wall carpet

noun

A full-cover carpet.

wallaby

noun

wallet

noun

wallet provider

noun

A business that offers digital wallet services, enabling users to store, manage, and transfer funds.

wallet drainer

noun

An individual who drains funds from a digital wallet.

wallflower

noun

A term not applicable to finance.

Wallis and Futuna

noun

Wallonia

noun

Walloon region (Belgium)

noun

wallpaper and lincrusta

noun

Decorative wall coverings, typically made of paper or vinyl, used for aesthetic purposes and not rel...

walnut

noun

walrus

noun

wals

noun

An acronym for Weighted Average Loss Severity.

wam

noun

Acronym for Weighted Average Maturity.

wampum

noun

WAMU

noun

World Savings and Trust Company, a defunct savings and loan association in the United States.

wander

verb

To move about from place to place without a fixed route or clear purpose, often casually or aimlessl...

wanderer

noun

A person wandering.

wanderer; vagabond

noun

A person who wanders from place to place.

wandering child

noun

A child who is not under the supervision of a parent or guardian and is in a public place.

wannabe

noun

want

noun

want of capital

noun

Lack of sufficient funds for conducting business or making an investment.

want of jurisdiction

noun

Lack of authority or power by a court to hear and decide a case.

want of care

noun

Synonym for carelessness, referring to the absence of required attention or caution.

want of title

noun

want of consideration

noun

want of prosecution

noun

The failure to pursue or prosecute a legal action or claim, often due to delay or neglect.

wanted for cash

noun

Refers to securities that are actively sought after by investors due to their perceived value or pot...

wanted person

noun

A person who is being sought by the authorities for questioning or arrest.

wanted persons database

noun

A database maintained by law enforcement agencies to store information about individuals wanted for...

wanted notice

noun

A notice issued by law enforcement requesting the public's help in locating a wanted person.

wanted criminal

noun

A person who is being sought by the authorities for committing a crime.

wanted notice / apb

noun

An official police notification issued nationally or internationally to locate a person for arrest o...

wanted-person notice

noun

A specific type of wanted notice, issued for individuals accused or suspected of committing a crime.

wanton act

noun

An act that shows a reckless disregard for the rights or safety of others.

wanton disregard

noun

A conscious disregard for the rights or safety of others, showing an indifference to the consequence...

wanton misconduct

noun

Conduct that is willful, wanton, or intentional and shows a reckless disregard for the rights of oth...

wapes

noun

An acronym for World Association of Public Employment Services.

war

noun

war criminal

noun

War criminal: An individual who commits, orders, or conspires to commit acts that constitute grave b...

war damage

noun

Financial losses resulting from war, military action, or related civil disturbances.

war victim

noun

war of independence

noun

war economy

noun

war widow

noun

war grave

noun

war material

noun

Materials, supplies, and equipment used in warfare.

war aviation

noun

war risk cancellation

noun

The cancellation of war risk insurance coverage, typically due to the cessation of hostilities or a...

war tax

noun

A tax levied to fund military expenditures or defense-related expenses.

war pension

noun

A pension paid to a person due to their military service.

war and civil war exclusion clause

noun

A clause in insurance contracts that excludes coverage for losses resulting from war and civil unres...

war profits tax

noun

A tax levied on profits earned during a war.

war risks agreement

noun

An agreement that covers risks related to war, terrorism, or similar events.

war peril

noun

In insurance, a peril specifically related to war, including acts of terrorism and military conflict...

war crime of using, conscripting or enlisting children

noun

A violation of the laws and customs of war, specifically involving the use, conscription, or enlistm...

war crime of outrages upon personal dignity

noun

A war crime involving acts of violence to the person or their dignity, such as rape, sexual assault,...

war crimes chamber

noun

A specialized chamber within an international court, such as the International Criminal Court, respo...

war veteran

noun

A person who served in a military force.

war gas

noun

A toxic or poisonous substance used as a weapon in warfare.

war of attrition

noun

A prolonged conflict characterized by heavy casualties and resource depletion on both sides.

war crimes tribunal

noun

A permanent or temporary court established to investigate and prosecute war crimes.

war profiteer

noun

A person who made a fortune from war scarcity (historical).

war on drugs

noun

The fight against the illegal drug trade.

war preparedness

noun

The state of readiness of military and civil society to respond to an armed conflict or invasion.

war crime

noun

A war crime is a serious violation of the laws and customs of war that gives rise to individual crim...

war in Kashmir

noun

war in Kosovo

noun

warabandi

noun

A legal principle or doctrine that imposes a duty on a person to act, or refrain from acting, in a p...

warden

noun

An official who inspects the purity of metals (historical).

wardrobe

noun

wardrobes

noun

wardship

noun

A type of guardianship where the guardian is responsible for the personal care and decision-making o...

warehouse

noun

warehouse risk

noun

warehouse warrant

noun

A type of warranty issued by a warehouse or storage facility, guaranteeing the condition and quality...

warehouse receipt

noun

A document that serves as evidence of ownership of goods stored in a warehouse and can be used to se...

warehouse book

noun

A record of all inventory, including raw materials and finished goods, held in a warehouse or storag...

warehouse keeper

noun

An entity responsible for managing and maintaining tax records and assets.

warehouse charge

noun

A fee charged for the use of a warehouse to store and protect goods in transit or during the pendenc...

warehouse capability for civilian crisis-management missions

noun

A warehouse capable of supporting civilian crisis-management missions, often used in humanitarian re...

warehouse ii

noun

A secondary warehouse used for specialized military storage and distribution functions.

warehouse clerk

noun

An office worker at a warehouse.

warehouse markup

noun

Profit margin on inventory.

warehouse operation

noun

The management and running of a warehouse.

warehouse shelf

noun

A shelf in a storage facility.

warehouse inventory

noun

The total collection of goods or equipment in a warehouse.

warehouse work

noun

Work performed in a warehouse.

warehouse rack

noun

Shelves for a warehouse.

warehouse staff

noun

Staff at a warehouse.

warehouse shelving

noun

A shelving unit used in a warehouse.

warehouse office

noun

The office of a warehouse.

warehouse foreman

noun

A person leading warehouse workers.

warehouse rent

noun

The cost of renting storage space.

warehouse complex

noun

A warehouse complex is a group of large buildings or structures located together, designed for stori...

warehouse under customs control

noun

warehoused payment order

noun

A payment order that is held by a bank before processing, typically to allow for verification or adj...

warehousekeeper

noun

An employee responsible for managing and maintaining a warehouse, ensuring the safekeeping and effic...

warehouseman

noun

An employee or worker in charge of managing and maintaining a warehouse.

warehousing

noun

warehousing risk

noun

Risk related to the holding of large inventories of securities or commodities, which can result in s...

warehousing and storage charges, customs clearance

noun

Charges related to the storage of goods in a warehouse and the customs clearance process for importe...

warehousing costs

noun

The costs incurred for storing and insuring inventory or raw materials.

warehousing agreement

noun

Contract for storing goods.

warfare

noun

warhead

noun

The part of a missile or explosive device that contains the explosive material.

warlock

noun

warlord

noun

warm weight

noun

The weight of a slaughtered animal, including its internal organs and contents, before it has been c...

warm carcass weight

noun

The weight of a slaughtered animal, including its internal organs and contents, before it has been c...

warm spell

noun

warm-up question

noun

warm-up

noun

warming

noun

warmonger

noun

A person who advocates or incites for war, often with disregard for the potential human cost and des...

warmth

noun

warning

noun

A message or signal given to alert or warn of potential danger or threat.

warning system for budgetary discipline

noun

A system designed to alert governments when budget deficits exceed predetermined limits.

warning mark

noun

A visual representation used in financial markets to alert investors of potential risks or issues, o...

warning signal

noun

A signal given to warn of impending danger or noncompliance.

warning triangle

noun

A triangular symbol used to indicate danger or caution in the legal context.

warning strike

noun

A strike during which employees give warning before stopping work, allowing employers to make prepar...

warning off

noun

Formal communication, usually verbal or written, ordering a vessel or aircraft to leave an area due...

warning shot

noun

A shot intended to signal a warning rather than to cause harm.

warping winch

noun

A winch on a ship.

warplane

noun

A military aircraft designed for combat or support in warfare, such as fighting enemy aircraft, bomb...

warrant

noun

A type of financial instrument that represents an obligation or right, typically issued by a governm...

warrant at a revisable price

noun

A type of security that grants the holder the right to buy an underlying asset or security at a pred...

warrant bond

noun

A debt security that gives the holder the right to buy additional securities at a specified price.

warrant issue

noun

The process of making a warrant available for the sale of a new security, typically a bond or debent...

warrant to apprehend

noun

A court order authorizing law enforcement to apprehend a person, usually issued when a person fails...

warrant in factum

noun

warrant in procinctu

noun

A warrant issued by a court authorizing law enforcement to search and arrest within the jurisdiction...

warrant officer ii

noun

A senior non-commissioned rank in military organizations, above Warrant Officer I.

warrant officer i

noun

A junior commissioned officer in the military, ranking above a lieutenant and below a major.

warranted free from average unless general

noun

A warranty that covers damages or losses except for those that are average or general.

warrantee

noun

A promise or representation made by a seller to a buyer regarding the quality or performance of good...

warranties

noun

Contractual obligations that protect buyers against specific risks or losses, often associated with...

warranties and indemnities

noun

Contractual obligations by one party to indemnify and hold harmless the other from any potential los...

warrantor

noun

A person who guarantees the performance or condition of goods or property.

warrants

noun

A type of security that represents the right to buy or sell an underlying asset or instrument at a s...

warrants payable

noun

The face amount of warrants outstanding and unpaid.

warranty

noun

A contract between a seller and a buyer that guarantees the quality or condition of goods or service...

warranty in law

noun

A promise or assurance, often made by a seller to a buyer, that goes beyond the basic obligations of...

warranty in deed

noun

A promise or assurance, typically included in a deed or contract, that the seller guarantees the tit...

warranty of habitability

noun

A promise by a landlord that the rental property will be fit for habitation at the beginning of a te...

warranty of fitness

noun

A promise by a seller that goods or services will be fit for their intended purpose.

warranty of safety

noun

warranty of title

noun

A contractual promise by a property owner that they have good title to the property and will transfe...

warranty commencing by disseisin

noun

A warranty beginning with the act of dispossessing a previous tenant or owner.

warranty of merchantability

noun

Implicit promise from a seller that goods sold are fit for their intended use.

warranty of authority

noun

A promise or representation made by one party to another, granting authority or power to act on beha...

warranty of reasonable fitness

noun

A promise by a seller that the goods or services will be fit for their ordinary purpose.

warranty proceedings

noun

Proceedings initiated by a party to enforce a warranty or remedy a breach of contract.

warranty deed

noun

A warranty deed is a legal document transferring real property, with the grantor providing covenants...

warranty obligation

noun

An obligation imposed by a contract or law to ensure the quality or performance of goods or services...

warren

noun

warrior

noun

A person engaged in military conflict, especially a soldier or a member of an armed force.

Warsaw Pact

noun

Warsaw Pact Organisation

noun

Warsaw Treaty

noun

Warsaw Pact Organization

noun

Warsaw Pact countries

noun

warship

noun

A large naval vessel designed for combat and equipped with weapons and defensive systems.

warships

noun

was

noun

A term not applicable to finance or banking.

wasabi

noun

wash

noun

wash trading

noun

Buying and selling a security or commodity with the intention of creating artificial price volatilit...

wash sale

noun

A transaction in which an investor sells a security at a loss and then buys it back, often within a...

wash basin

noun

wash-out

noun

The process of removing or wearing away a coating, such as paint or road markings, through natural o...

washbasin

noun

washcloth

noun

washer

noun

washing and changing periods

noun

The time allotted for an employee to wash and change clothes, typically before or after a shift.

washing machine

noun

washington summit communiqué

noun

An official statement issued at a summit of defense leaders in Washington D.C.

washtub

noun

wasp

noun

Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies

noun

Wassenaar arrangement

noun

An informal multilateral forum where countries voluntarily restrict the export and transfer of certa...

wastage

noun

waste

noun

waste electrical and electronic equipment

noun

waste water

noun

waste management

noun

waste recycling

noun

The reprocessing of the waste materials originating during a production process to obtain similar or...

waste treatment

noun

waste of energy

noun

waste of feathers

noun

A historical term for the tax on the sale or transfer of shares in a company, now replaced by stamp...

waste intensity

noun

waste and scrap products derived from manufacturing operations

noun

Materials or products discarded during manufacturing processes, often used for recycling or disposal...

waste and scrap

noun

Waste materials or scrap that are relevant to taxation in the financial sector.

waste reduction

noun

The act or process of reducing waste in financial operations.

waste and scrap-metal of iron or steel

noun

Iron or steel waste and scrap, used as raw material in the production process.

waste tourism

noun

Tourism that focuses on visiting sites related to crime or legal proceedings.

waste crime

noun

Illegal activities related to waste management, such as dumping or disposal without proper permits.

waste management hierarchy

noun

The priority order for managing waste established by EU and national legislation: prevention, prepar...

waste rock

noun

Non-ore rock from a mine.

waste water pipe

noun

A pipe used for carrying away sewage or used water.

waste steam

noun

Steam that is exhausted or left over after a process.

waste incineration

noun

waste removal

noun

waste disposal

noun

waste statistics

noun

statistics covering the production and processing of waste

wastebasket

noun

wasted potential output

noun

Output that could have been generated or realized but was not, due to inefficiency or mismanagement,...

wasted; spilled

noun

Wasted/spilled.

wastewater

noun

wasting

noun

In finance, the act of unproductively spending or losing money.

watch

noun

watch list

noun

A list of securities under close observation for potential buying or selling based on certain criter...

watch status

noun

A status indicating that a security or investment is under close monitoring by market participants d...

watch-keeping capability

noun

The ability of a military unit or platform to maintain a constant watch or surveillance.

watchdog

noun

An organization that monitors and enforces compliance with laws, regulations, or ethical standards.

watchdog organisation

noun

An independent watchdog organization that monitors and enforces compliance with laws, regulations, o...

watcher

noun

watchkeeper

noun

An unmanned aerial vehicle used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition in military...

watchkeeping

noun

The act of continuously monitoring and overseeing a situation or activity, typically to ensure compl...

watchkeeping officer

noun

watchmaker

noun

water

noun

water distribution

noun

The distribution of water to consumers through a public utility or other system.

water supply

noun

The provision of water for domestic, industrial, or agricultural use, typically managed and regulate...

water pollutant

noun

water quality monitoring

noun

water quality

noun

A graded value of the components (organic and inorganic, chemical or physical) which comprise the na...

water management

noun

water consumption

noun

The amount of water used in a given period, typically measured in gallons or cubic meters.

water conservation

noun

water protection

noun

water pollution

noun

water reactor

noun

water turbine

noun

water wheel

noun

water board levy

noun

A levy imposed by a water board for the provision of water services.

water authority levy

noun

A tax or fee imposed by a water authority.

water authority tax

noun

A tax levied by a water authority for the provision of water services.

water board tax

noun

A tax collected by a water board for the provision of water services.

water supply system

noun

An infrastructure providing the availability of water for various uses in finance, such as irrigatio...

water line

noun

A pipe that carries water from a public supply to a building.

water reserve

noun

A body of water set aside for public or private use and protected by law.

water jet

noun

A type of waterjet, a powerful stream of water used for various industrial applications.

water injection

noun

The injection of water into a well or reservoir to maintain pressure and enhance oil recovery.

water state

noun

water law

noun

water resources appraisal

noun

The process of evaluating the worth and availability of water resources for various uses, including...

water act

noun

A law regulating the use, control, and protection of water resources.

water right regulations

noun

Regulations governing the rights to use, control, and manage water resources.

water main

noun

water standards

noun

Regulations and guidelines set by governmental or regulatory bodies regarding the quality, treatment...

water allowance

noun

A predetermined amount of water allocated to a party for use, often in the context of water rights.

water tower

noun

A tall structure used to store water in a gravity system, typically made of concrete or steel.

water dropping

noun

Legal concept in water law referring to the right to divert and use a specific amount of water from...

water resources survey

noun

A survey conducted to assess the quantity, quality, and distribution of water resources for the purp...

water distribution company

noun

A company responsible for providing water supply and distribution services to consumers.

water flow

noun

water treatment chemical

noun

A chemical used in the treatment, purification, or disinfection of water for public supply or drinki...

water supply:collection,purification and distribution of water

noun

The process of collecting, purifying, and distributing water.

water rate

noun

The charge levied by a water utility company for the provision of water services to consumers.

water abstraction area

noun

water work

noun

A project or undertaking related to water, including the development, operation, and maintenance of...

water distribution system

noun

Infrastructure for supplying water to a community or area, subject to legal regulations and administ...

water bombing

noun

A firefighting technique used in large-scale wildfires, where water is dropped from the air to cover...

water system

noun

A network of interconnected structures for collecting, treating, and distributing water.

water regulator

noun

An entity responsible for managing and enforcing water regulations.

water damage

noun

Damage to property or possessions caused by water.

water court of appeal

noun

A court in the United States that hears appeals from decisions made by water resources control board...

water mains system

noun

A network of large pipes that transport water from a source to consumers.

water service pipe

noun

A pipe that carries water from a public utility to a property or building.

water and sewerage services

noun

Public utilities providing the supply of water and sewerage services.

water hammer

noun

A pressure surge caused by the sudden stoppage of water flow in a pipeline or plumbing system.

water costs

noun

The amount charged for the use or supply of water, as determined by law.

water relaying system

noun

A system for transporting water from one place to another, often used in legal contexts related to w...

water extinguisher

noun

A fire extinguishing device designed for use primarily with water.

water consumption diagram

noun

A diagram illustrating the consumption, distribution, and management of water usage in a legal conte...

water cannon

noun

A high-pressure water spray used to extinguish fires or disperse crowds.

water level

noun

water level is a term used in planning and building matters.

water supply source with catchment area

noun

water supply source with catchment area is a term used in planning and building matters.

water closet

noun

water closet is a term used in planning and building matters.

water lily

noun

A water lily flower.

water rights

noun

The rights and responsibilities related to the use, control, or ownership of water resources.

water management in agriculture

noun

water table

noun

water requirements

noun

water treatment

noun

water analysis

noun

water policy

noun

water purification

noun

water availability

noun

water resources

noun

Refer to the water available for use in a territory and include surface waters (in other words, coas...

water-moderated reactor

noun

waterbed

noun

waterborne agreement

noun

An agreement providing coverage for losses related to waterborne transportation.

watercourse

noun

Rivers, streams, and lakes, including their beds and banks, which are subject to specific legal regu...

watercress

noun

watered stock

noun

Shares that have been artificially inflated through manipulation or deception, often by issuing more...

waterfall

noun

waterfall functionality

noun

Methodology used in banking, where the failure or default of one party triggers a cascading effect o...

waterfall rights

noun

The specific legal rights to exploit the energy from falling water, typically for hydroelectric powe...

waterfront

noun

watering

noun

The act or process of adding water to something, such as a garden or reservoir.

waterjet

noun

A high-pressure stream of water used for cutting or shaping materials.

watermelon

noun

waterproof

noun

Waterproof means able to resist or prevent the penetration of water.

watershed

noun

A large body of water separating adjacent lands, often marking a drainage divide.

waterskiing

noun

waterspout

noun

waterway

noun

waterway transport

noun

waterwheel

noun

wave

noun

wave energy

noun

Energy produced by the movement of waves.

wave of nostalgia

noun

A sudden popular trend focusing on the past.

wave of solidarity

noun

A widespread surge in mutual support.

wave of speculation

noun

A sudden increase in speculative financial activity.

waveband

noun

waveform

noun

wax

noun

way

noun

In the context of law, a term used to refer to a method, procedure, or pathway.

way bill

noun

way of life

noun

way in gross

noun

A legal term meaning 'in the capacity of a principal, and not as an agent or representative.'

waybill

noun

A document that serves as proof of the transportation of goods and the payment of related charges.

wayleave

noun

A legal document granting permission to pass through or use someone else's land.

ways and means advances

noun

Funds advanced by a government or other lending institution, typically before taxes are levied, to m...

ways and means

noun

A committee in the U.S. House of Representatives responsible for proposing revenue and expenditure b...

ways and customs

noun

wbi

noun

World Bank Institute, an organization within the World Bank that provides training and consulting se...

wcar

noun

Abbreviation for 'World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Int...

wcjln

noun

An acronym for 'Workers' Compensation and Job Security (Law)'. A system that provides benefits to em...

WCL

noun

wclac

noun

An acronym for Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act of Canada.

WCO

noun

World Customs Organization - an international body facilitating international trade through customs...

wcpt

noun

Abbreviation for Force Protection Company, providing security for military bases and installations.

wda

noun

wdc power

noun

WDC Power: A term used in banking to refer to the World Duty Cycle (WDC) power, which is a measure o...

wdinst

noun

An acronym for Weapons Dismounting Instructions

wdistaff

noun

A term with unknown meaning in the defence domain.

weag panel

noun

A panel used in weapons systems to provide operators with essential information and control function...

weak demand

noun

In finance, weak demand refers to a decrease in the quantity of goods or services that buyers are wi...

weak currency

noun

A currency with a lower value relative to another, often used for trade or investment.

weak form efficiency

noun

A measure of portfolio efficiency where the ratio of the return to the risk is equal to the return o...

weak presumption

noun

A presumption that is not strongly persuasive and can be rebutted with evidence.

weak aka

noun

In defence, a term used interchangeably with 'weak' to describe a military unit or capability that i...

weak alias

noun

In defence, a term used to describe a military unit or capability that is less capable or effective...

weakening of stockbuilding

noun

A decrease in the rate of increase in inventories, indicating reduced production or demand.

weakness

noun

weakness of economic activity

noun

A general decrease in economic activity, often indicated by declining sales, production, and employm...

wealth

noun

An accumulation of valuable assets or resources, especially money.

wealth ranking

noun

A list that arranges individuals or organizations by the amount of wealth they possess.

wealth effect

noun

An increase in the net worth of an individual or organization due to a rise in the market value of t...

wealth management

noun

Professional management of an individual's or organization's financial assets to maximize growth, mi...

wealth creation

noun

The creation of financial or real wealth through investment, entrepreneurship, or other means.

wealth tax

noun

A tax on the net value of an estate or trust, payable upon the transfer of assets from the deceased...

weao

noun

An alternative abbreviated name for the Western European Armaments Organisation.

weapon

noun

A device, instrument, or system designed to inflict damage or harm, typically used in defense or off...

weapon of mass destruction

noun

weapon of mass effect

noun

A military weapon capable of causing mass destruction, such as a nuclear, biological, or chemical we...

weapon target assignment

noun

Process of assigning weapons to specific targets in a military engagement.