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CASH METHOD

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The cash method of accounting refers to the accounting for cash when actually received and paid as opposed to the accrual method where a recording is made when cash is actually owed to the business and when debts are incurred. See accrual method of accounting. … [Read more...] about CASH METHOD

CASSOCK, OR CASSULA

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A garment worn by a priest. … [Read more...] about CASSOCK, OR CASSULA

CASE IN POINT

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A point of law that is shared with a prior decision of another court that is being referenced. … [Read more...] about CASE IN POINT

CASH ON HAND

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The amount of money that a business or a person has in cash at the present time. … [Read more...] about CASH ON HAND

CAST

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p. p Overthrown, worsted, or defeated in an action. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition v. In old English practice. To allege, offer, or present; to proffer by way of excuse, (as to "cast an essoin.") This word is now used as a popular, rather than a technical, term, in the sense of to overcome, overthrow, or defeat in a civil action at law. Cast away. To cast away a … [Read more...] about CAST

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