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One who deals in merchandise by selling it in smaller quantities than he buys, generally with a view to profit. … [Read more...] about RETAILER OF MERCHANDISE

A provision that restricts, usually contained within a deed or will, for example, the sale of a home to a son on the provision it is never sold outside of family members. Such provisions are generally unenforceable. … [Read more...] about RESTRAINT ON ALIENATION

practice. To engage the services of an attorney or counselor to manage a cause, at which time it is usual to give him a fee, called the retaining fee. The act by which the attorney is authorized to act in the case is called a retainer. 2. Although it is not indispensable that the retainer should be in writing, unless required by the other side, it is very expedient. It is … [Read more...] about RETAIN

Securities that have been acquired as a result of a transaction but are not available or able to be made available for public purchase. … [Read more...] about RESTRICTED SECURITIES

The net income and earnings of the business that are not distributed to shareholders via dividends and are reinvested in the core business or used to pay debt. … [Read more...] about RETAINED EARNINGS