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contracts. To lay out money in such a manner that it may bring a revenue; as, to invest money in houses or stocks; to give possession. 2. This word, which occurs frequently in the canon law, comes from the Latin word investire, which signifies to clothe or adorn and is used, in that system of jurisprudence, synonymously with enfeoff. Both words signify to put one into the … [Read more...] about INVEST

To research. … [Read more...] about INVESTIGATE

An inquiry into or examination of facts and circumstances. … [Read more...] about INVESTIGATION

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Also known as an investigative background check where a consumer reporting agency may include additional detailed information compiled about an individual that also includes interviews with people who have interacted with the person who has been investigated such as their reputation, lifestyle, characteristics and general nature. … [Read more...] about INVESTIGATIVE CONSUMER REPORT