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government. The principal officer in the Department of State. He shall perform such duties as shall be enjoined on or entrusted to him by the president, agreeably to the constitution, relative to the correspondences, commissions or instructions to or with public ministers or consuls from the United States, or to negotiations with foreign states or princes, or to memorials or … [Read more...] about SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE UNITED STATES

A creditor who holds some special pecuniary assurance of payment of his debt, such as a mortgage or lien. … [Read more...] about SECURED CREDITOR

government. This officer is appointed by the president. His duties are to execute all such orders as he shall receive from the president, relative to the procurement of naval stores and materials, and the construction, armament, equipment and employment of vessels of war; as well as all other matters connected with the naval establishment of the United States; he appoints his … [Read more...] about SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

A debt on which a creditor has a security or a lien. The creditor can foreclose or repossess the property or security that is identified by the lien which is called collateral and may be used to satisfy the debt if the debtor defaults. … [Read more...] about SECURED DEBT

government. An officer appointed by the president. His principal duties are, 1. To superintend the collection of the revenue. 2. To digest, prepare, and lay before congress at the commencement of every session, a report on the subject of finance. 3. To annex to the annual estimates of the appropriations required for the public service, a statement of the appropriations for the … [Read more...] about SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY OF THE US