direct liability — direct liability, a definite obligation, such as a loan or a purchase of goods or services on credit, which can be paid as specified, as distinguished from a contingent liability … Useful english dictionary
direct liability — person s legal responsibility for his actions … English contemporary dictionary
Direct Revenue — was a New York City company which distributed software (a downloadable adware client) that displays pop up advertising on web browsers. It was founded in 2002 and funded by Insight Venture Partners,[1] known for creating adware programs. Direct… … Wikipedia
Liability insurance — is a part of the general insurance system of risk financing. Originally, individuals or companies that faced a common peril , formed a group and created a self help fund out of which to pay compensation should any member incur loss. The modern… … Wikipedia
direct cost — ➔ cost1 * * * direct cost UK US noun [C] (also direct expense, also first cost, also prime cost) ► ACCOUNTING the cost of the materials and the workers that are involved when a compan … Financial and business terms
Direct operations — is the term for when a central bank purchases bonds directly from its government. Direct operations work as follows: Governments typically sell bonds when their expenditures exceed revenue from taxes (this is known as a budget deficit). This… … Wikipedia
Direct effect — For the Direct effect model of media influence, see hypodermic needle model. Direct effect should not be confused with Vertical effect and debates over the Horizontal effect of the British Human Rights Act Direct effect is the principle of… … Wikipedia
Direct applicability — A concept of European Union constitutional law that relates specifically to regulations, direct applicability (or the characteristic of regulations to be directly effective) is set out in Article 288 (ex Article 249) of the Treaty on the… … Wikipedia
Secondary liability — Secondary liability, or indirect infringement, arises when a party materially contributes to, facilitates, induces, or is otherwise responsible for directly infringing acts carried out by another party. The US has statutorily codified secondary… … Wikipedia
Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act — OCILLA redirects here. For the town in Georgia, United States, see Ocilla, Georgia. Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act Full title To amend title 17, United States Code, to implement the World Intellectual Property Organization … Wikipedia
Limited liability company — This article is about a U.S. specific business entity form. For limited liability companies in the United Kingdom, see Limited company. For a general discussion of entities with limited liability, see Corporation … Wikipedia