construction. In grammar the singular is used to express only one, not plural. Johnson. 2. In law, the singular frequently includes the plural. A bequest to my nearest relation, for example, will be considered as a bequest to all the relations in the same degree, who are nearest to the testator. A bequest made to my heir, by a person who had three heirs, will be construed in … [Read more...] about SINGULAR
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SINKING FUND
A fund arising from particular taxes, imposts, or duties, which is appropriated towards the payment of the interest due on a public loan and for the gradual payment of the principal. See Funding System. … [Read more...] about SINKING FUND
SIOP
Sales Inventory and Operations Plan … [Read more...] about SIOP
SIPESSOCUA
In old English law. A franchise, liberty, or hundred. … [Read more...] about SIPESSOCUA
SIR
A title of honor given to kings or emperors in speaking or writing to them. Also used as a financial abbreviation; Stores Issuance Requisition. … [Read more...] about SIR