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1Loss of chance in English law — refers to a particular problem of causation, which arises in tort and contract. The law is invited to assess hypothetical outcomes, either affecting the claimant or a third party, where the defendant s breach of contract or of the duty of care… …
2Loss of use — is the inability, due to a tort or other injury to use a body part, animal, equipment, premises, or other property. Law.com defines it as the inability to use an automobile, premises or some equipment due to damage to the vehicle, premises or… …
3Loss given default (LGD) — Loss Given Default or LGD is a common parameter in Risk Models and also a parameter used in the calculation of Economic Capital or Regulatory Capital under Basel II for a banking institution. This is an attribute of any exposure on bank s… …
4percentage — Price expressed as a percentage of par. Euroclear Clearing and Settlement glossary * * * percentage per‧cen‧tage [pəˈsentɪdʒ ǁ pər ] noun [countable, uncountable] 1. an amount considered as part of a total which is 100: percentage of • What… …
5Loss given default — Basel II Bank for International Settlements Basel Accords Basel I Basel II Background Banking Monetary policy Central bank Risk …
6loss assessor — A person who acts on behalf of the policyholder in handling a claim. A fee is charged for this service, which is usually a percentage of the amount received by the policyholder. Compare loss adjuster …
7loss ratio — The total of the claims paid out by an insurance company, underwriting syndicate, etc. , expressed as a percentage of the amount of premiums coming in in the same period. For example, if claims total £2M and premiums total £4M, the result is a… …
8percentage of completion method — A method of reporting income or loss on certain long term contracts. Under this method of accounting, revenue is recognized gradually throughout the construction period. See also completed contract method …
9Retail loss prevention — (in some retailers known as Asset Protection) is a form of private investigation into larceny or theft. The focus of such investigations generally includes shoplifting, package pilferage, embezzlement, credit fraud, and check fraud. Loss… …
10Ratings Percentage Index — Commonly known as RPI, the Ratings Percentage Index is one of the rating systems whereby NCAA basketball teams are ranked. This system has been in use since 1981 to aid in selecting and seeding of the teams appearing in the 65 team men s playoffs …
