SECURITY

Contract. That which renders a matter sure; an instrument which renders certain the performance of a contract. The term is also sometimes applied to designate a person who becomes the surety for another, or who engages himself for the performance of another's contract. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Protection; assurance; indemnification. The term is usually … [Read more...] about SECURITY

Also known as the SEC; it is the federal agency responsible for overseeing conformance with the law concerning the sale and issuance of securities, stocks, bonds and other corporate transactions and protecting the general public. … [Read more...] about SECURITIES EXCHANGE COMMISSION

The federal agency which regulates the securities market and prevents the public from fraudulent conduct. Also known as the SEC. … [Read more...] about SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Usually referred to as the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 which is within the purview of the Securities and Exchange Commission. … [Read more...] about SECURITIES ACT

General term for shares of stocks, bonds and debentures that may be issue by a corporation or by government. The security are the assets or profits of the corporation, or with the respect to government, the government's good credit. … [Read more...] about SECURITIES