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WRITE DOWN

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To reduce in value or to lower a price. … [Read more...] about WRITE DOWN

WRONGFUL DEATH

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A tort claim whereby the plaintiff seeks extensive damages from a defendant who, due to negligence, caused the death of a person close to the plaintiff, usually a spouse or close relative. … [Read more...] about WRONGFUL DEATH

WRITE OFF

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A tax deductible expense, typically referring to a type of depreciation of a business asset. … [Read more...] about WRITE OFF

WRONGFUL DEATH RECOVERIES

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The damages awarded as part of a wrongful death lawsuit that are designed to compensate a plaintiff for having to live without a deceased person which includes lost earnings, comfort, companionship. … [Read more...] about WRONGFUL DEATH RECOVERIES

WRITER OF THE TALLIES

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In England An officer of the exchequer whose duty it was to write upon the tallies the letters of tellers' bills. … [Read more...] about WRITER OF THE TALLIES

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