The central core of an urban area. The inner city contains the major commercial center, termed the central business district (CBD). Close to the inner city are also some of the poorest demographic groupings of the urban area's population characterized by poor housing and high crime rates....

Agreement between the lessee and lessor specifying the lessee's rights to use the leased property for a given time at a specified rental payment. As rental payments are made, rent expense is charged. When the rental is paid in advance, a Prepaid Rent account (Prepaid Expense) is recorded that has to...

Extra percent of interest credited to an annuity during the first year that it is in force. This extra amount is above the interest rate to be credited beginning with the second year and the remaining years that the annuity is in force. The extra rate is paid in the first year as an effort to attrac...

Limiting provision. Exclusions listed in group health plans include: benefits under Workers Compensation; certain dental procedures; convalescent or rest cures; medical expenses resulting from the insured person and/or covered dependents committing a felony or misdemeanor; cosmetic surgery, unless r...