(A) The achieve a result through the use of superior force or power. (B) The ratio of a company’s total liabilities to the value of its equity or common stock. (C) Borrowing capital based upon the high expectation that the results will be far more profitable than the cost of the loan. (D) To borrow money with the use of a valuable collateral, including real estate.
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