SWAPTION

A receiver payer swap where the buyer can enter a swap at a predetermined rate in the future.

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SWEAR

1. To put on oath ; to administer an oath to a person. 2. To take an oath; to become bound by an oath duly administered. 3. To use profane language. Swearing, in this sense, is made a punishable offense in many jurisdictions.

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SWEARING THE PEACE

Showing to a magistrate that one has just cause to be afraid of another in consequence of his menaces, in order to have him bound over to keep the peace.

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SWEARING-IN

This means to take an oath when you are elected to public office.

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SUTLER

A person who, as a business, follows an army and sells provisions and liquor to the troops.

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SWEAT EQUITY

1. Increased business worth created b y unpaid mental or physical work of the owner or founder. 2. Increased property value created by work of the owner to enhance looks or amenities. 3. Extra percentage of a company’s common stock that is allocated to senior executives as motivation for more hard work ensuring the firm’s success.

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SUUM CUIQUE TRIBUERE

Lat To render to every one his own. One of the three fundamental maxims of the law laid down by Justinian.

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SWEATBOX

This term describes the situation where an accused is subjected to constant questioning, without being allowed to sleep, rest, drink or eat.

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SUUS H-ffiRES

Lat In the civil law. Those descendants who were under the power of the deceased at the time of his death, and who are most nearly related to him. Calvin.

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SWEATING

a term that means to get the third degree and submitting a person to a sweatbox.

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