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The comprehensive statement which is provided to the public when a corporation issues or offers stock, which includes financial statements, information about the officers and directors, business plans and any other relevant information that would or should be of importance to a potential investor. A document published by a company or corporation, or by persons acting as its … [Read more...] about PROSPECTUS

A person who performs the acts of prostitution. A person paid to engage in sexual acts. A woman who indiscriminately consorts with men for hire. … [Read more...] about PROSTITUTE

The common lewdness of a woman for gain. 2. In all well regulated communities this has been considered a heinous offence, for which the woman may be punished, and the keeper of a house of prostitution may be indicted for keeping a common nuisance. 3. So much does the law abhor this offence, that a landlord cannot recover for the use and occupation of a house let for the purpose … [Read more...] about PROSTITUTION

To safeguard. To preserve. … [Read more...] about PROTECT

Employment law. A characteristic or trait of a person which may not be used as a basis for decision making in the workplace and, if used, might constitute unlawful discrimination. Protected characteristics include race, color, creed, religion national origin, age (40 or over), gender, disability and status of citizenship. … [Read more...] about PROTECTED CHARACTERISTIC