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  • Ceiling Bindings

    Ceiling bindings in Global Commerce Policy In this regard, a definition of this issue is as follows: the practice in the WTO of binding all, or large sections, of a tariff at a specified level, often with a comfortable cushion above the applied tariff rates. Bindings are normally the result of […]

  • Ceiling Bindings

    Ceiling bindings in Global Commerce Policy In this regard, a definition of this issue is as follows: the practice in the WTO of binding all, or large sections, of a tariff at a specified level, often with a comfortable cushion above the applied tariff rates. Bindings are normally the result of […]

  • Base Rate

    Base rate in Global Commerce Policy In this regard, base rate is: a term often used to describe the tariff levels that form the starting point for reductions to be made through tariff negotiations. The levels concerned are those in force on a certain date. The entries on trade policy are here. […]

  • Base Rate

    Base rate in Global Commerce Policy In this regard, base rate is: a term often used to describe the tariff levels that form the starting point for reductions to be made through tariff negotiations. The levels concerned are those in force on a certain date. The entries on trade policy are here. […]

  • Tariff Schedule

    Tariff schedule in Global Commerce Policy In this regard, a definition of this issue is as follows: the document setting out the tariff rates a country applies to imports and, sometimes, to exports. See also applied tariff rates, bound tariff rates, multi-column tariff, schedule of concessions […]

  • Nation

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Nation Meaning of Nation A people or aggregation of men distinguished from another people or aggregation generally by their language or government , organized into a jural society , inhabiting a […]

  • Import Surcharge

    Import surcharge in Global Commerce Policy In this regard, import surcharge is: a levy added to the normal customs duties. Countries sometimes apply a surcharge to improve a current account deficit, usually with limited success because persistent trade deficits tend to reflect a particular […]

  • Dedication

    In relation to land, streets, roads and highways, denotes a gift from the owner to the public of the same. In order to constitute dedication there must be an offer by an owner either express or implied , to appropriate land or some interest or easement therein to public use […]

  • Governorate

    Governorate in Voting Law Definition of Governorate in the context of the United States election law: An administrative division of a country, headed by a governor. The term governorate is often used in translation from non-English-speaking administrations. The term muhafazah (and more rarely […]

  • Plea

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Plea Meaning of Plea An allegation made by either party in a litigation . A defendant ‘s answer of fact to the plaintiffs allegation. A plea in bar is one that goes to the merits of the case and denies […]

  • Crisis

    covers a range of situations that have reached a critical phase. This includes disasters, conflict or both. covers a range of situations that have reached a critical phase. This includes disasters, conflict or both. Grammar This term is a noun. Etimology of Crisis (You may find crisis at the […]