Words starting with "Z"

Zaire

noun

zairian association for the defence of human rights

noun

An organization dedicated to protecting and promoting human rights in Zaire (now Democratic Republic...

zairian armed forces

noun

The military forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Zambia

noun

zambian kwacha

noun

Currency of Zambia, denoted by the symbol ZMK.

zampone

noun

zangger committee

noun

An international committee established to promote arms control and disarmament, particularly through...

zapper

noun

A software tool used to quickly navigate and make selections between various financial offerings or...

zar

noun

The currency of South Africa.

Zasavska

noun

zbb

noun

An alternative to traditional budgeting, where all expenses are justified for each new period.

zebra

noun

A term not applicable to finance.

zebrafish

noun

Zeeland

noun

Zemgale

noun

zen

noun

zephyr

noun

zero

noun

Tallet som representerer fravær eller mangel på noe.

zero growth

noun

zero weighting

noun

An investment strategy that assigns a zero weight or importance to a particular security or sector i...

zero rate of import duty

noun

A duty rate set at 0%, exempting imports from being subject to import tax.

zero real growth

noun

zero rate

noun

Interest rate set below the market level, often used in monetary policy or for special promotional o...

zero rate tariff ceilings

noun

A ceiling on the interest rate charged for loans or services, set at 0%.

zero credit risk weight

noun

A credit risk weight assigned to a financial asset or security that has a zero probability of defaul...

zero base budgeting

noun

A budgeting process where all expenses are reviewed and approved for each new budgeting period.

zero taxation

noun

In finance, taxation refers to the levying of taxes. Zero taxation means that no taxes are imposed o...

zero coupon bond issue

noun

zero deficit clause

noun

A clause in a bond agreement requiring the issuer to maintain a zero net debt position, meaning asse...

zero tax rate

noun

A tax rate at which no tax is imposed.

zero rating

noun

A tax policy under which certain goods or services are exempt from taxation.

zero coupon eurosterling bearer registered accruing security

noun

A zero coupon bond denominated in Eurosterling, issued by the borrower and paying the face value at...

zero for zero agreement

noun

A tax agreement where both parties pay zero taxes on certain transactions.

zero weight

noun

A term used in financial markets to describe securities or positions with no perceived value.

zero lower bound

noun

zero tolerance of violence against women

noun

Policy of intolerance towards acts of violence against women.

zero point

noun

In law, a theoretical construct representing the lowest possible temperature or energy level.

zero tolerance

noun

A policy of not tolerating certain behaviors or offenses, often enforced through strict laws and pen...

zero tolerance policing

noun

A policing strategy that intolerantly enforces laws, particularly those relating to minor offenses o...

zero setting

noun

The initial setting of an employee's wage rate at zero, from which subsequent wage increases are cal...

zero dead concept

noun

A defensive strategy that aims for no casualties or damage to own forces.

zero yield option for all nuclear weapon tests

noun

A policy of not conducting nuclear weapon tests with zero yield.

zero based budgeting

noun

A budget constructed by starting each line allocation from zero – rather than the previous year’s fi...

zero coupon bonds

noun

A debt instrument where interest is accrued and paid on maturity of the instrument. No interim coupo...

zero coupon bond

noun

They are sold at a good discount as they have no coupon.

zero tolerance limit

noun

A policy or legal limit set to exactly zero.

zero tax

noun

The state of paying no income tax.

zero vision

noun

A target of zero fatalities or injuries (especially in traffic).

zero result

noun

A result showing no effect or zero profit.

zero duty

noun

Zero Duty: A term used in finance to describe a duty or tax rate of 0%.

zero-beta portfolio

noun

A portfolio with a beta of zero, meaning its returns are not correlated with the market.

zero-hour bankruptcy rule

noun

zero-bracket amount

noun

Amount of income exempt from taxation, typically for low earners.

zero-coupon inflation swap

noun

zero-rated goods and services

noun

Goods and services exempt from value-added tax (VAT) or other taxes.

zero-risk weighting

noun

zero-coupon government issues

noun

Government debt securities that do not pay interest but are sold at a discount to their face value.

zero-based budgeting

noun

Zero-based budgeting process where all expenses are approved for each new period, starting from zero...

zero-coupon bonds

noun

Bonds issued without embedded interest, where the investor provides their own financing and earns re...

zero-cost interest rate collar

noun

A derivative strategy involving the simultaneous purchase of a call option and sale of a put option...

zero-hour clause

noun

A clause in an employment contract allowing the employer to require employees to be available for wo...

zero-hours contract

noun

A contract under which hours of work are not prearranged or guaranteed.

zero-growth budget

noun

A budget that remains at the same level as the previous one.

zero-duty quota

noun

zeroing

noun

A technique used in financial reporting to eliminate or offset reciprocal items in the income statem...

zeroing methodology

noun

A methodology used in finance to set all account balances to zero at a specific point in time for th...

zeroing; reset

noun

Resetting to zero.

zeroisation

noun

The process of setting all data to zero for security purposes before disposing of equipment.

ziggurat

noun

zillmerisation

noun

The process of determining the insurability and calculating the premiums for a potential insurance r...

zillmerised mathematical provision

noun

A mathematical provision in insurance contracts, based on estimates and experience, to cover future...

zillmerised, or written off

noun

A debt that is no longer collectible and has been removed from a company's or individual's balance s...

zillmerising

noun

A term used in the insurance industry to describe a significant increase in insurance claims, often...

Zimbabwe

noun

zinc

noun

zinc waste and scrap

noun

zipper

noun

zirconium

noun

zither

noun

zlb

noun

zloty

noun

zloty-iso code

noun

ISO code for the Polish currency, złoty

Zlín Region

noun

zombie

noun

zombie firm

noun

zombie bank

noun

A bank with significant non-performing assets and loans, often kept operational due to its importanc...

zombie blade

noun

zombie knife

noun

zombie slayer knife

noun

A knife specifically designed or marketed as a weapon against zombies, in the context of popular cul...

zombie killer knife

noun

A knife specifically designed or marketed as a weapon against zombies, in the context of popular cul...

zonal directorate of the border police

noun

The zonal directorate responsible for managing the border police in a specific region.

zone

noun

zone a

noun

A specific area in a bank or financial institution where certain risks are managed.

zone b credit institutions

noun

Financial institutions that operate within a specific regulatory zone, designated as 'B', with highe...

zone b credit institution

noun

A financial institution located in a specific regulatory zone, as defined by financial authorities.

zone b

noun

A geographical area with specific financial characteristics or risk profile.

zone a credit institution

noun

zone a credit institutions

noun

A regulatory area where credit institutions operate under specific prudential requirements.

zone price method

noun

A pricing method used in commodity markets where prices are determined based on geographical zones.

zone reservation contract

noun

A contract where a party agrees to exclusively occupy and use a specific geographical area for a par...

zone reservation commitment

noun

A legally binding commitment from a developer or landowner to reserve a specific area for future zon...

zone of separation

noun

A zone established to separate and control access between two areas, often for security or operation...

zone ticket

noun

A travel pass valid within specific geographic zones.

zone parking

noun

Parking restricted to specific areas or zones.

zone marking

noun

A mark indicating a zone.

zone tariff

noun

Tariff based on zones.

zone final

noun

Final in a zone.

zone number

noun

Number of a zone.

zones requiring special consideration

noun

zones requiring special consideration is a term used in planning and building matters.

zoning

noun

zoning regulates land use by defining what an area may be used for and which constraints apply.

zoning classification

noun

A classification of land under zoning regulations, determining the permitted use and development.

zoning by-law

noun

A local law regulating the use of land and buildings, including zoning regulations.

zoning regulation

noun

A local government regulation controlling land use and development, including building requirements...

zoning plan proposal

noun

zoning plan proposal is a planning document that sets out land use, constraints, or implementation f...

zoning decision

noun

zoning decision regulates land use by defining what an area may be used for and which constraints ap...

zoning law

noun

Zoning law regulates land use by dividing areas into zones and setting rules for development and per...

zoning plan

noun

zoning plan is a planning document that sets out land use, constraints, or implementation for an are...

zoning plan / local plan

noun

A detailed and legally binding plan for a specific area, defining its development and use.

zoo

noun

zoological garden

noun

zoologist

noun

zoology

noun

zoonosis

noun

Infectious disease of animals which can be transmitted to humans.

zoot-suit

noun

zootechnics

noun

The science concerned with the domestication and breeding of animals.

zootechny

noun

zt

noun

An abbreviation for 'zero tolerance,' a policy of not tolerating any violation of a specific law or...

zucchini

noun