Category : G

Definition:  A roof design that peaks at the center ridge and extends downward on two opposite sides. Pronunciation:  \ˈgā-bəl\ Used in a Sentence:   What really attracted us to the house was the gable ro..

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Definition:   One authorized by the principal to perform only acts related to a business or to employment of a particular nature. Pronunciation:  \ˈjen-rəl, ˈje-nə-\ \ˈā-jənt\ Used in a Sentence:   The property manager of the condo building was the general agent for the own..

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Definition:   a claim that may affect all of the properties of a debtor. Pronunciation:   \ˈjen-rəl, ˈje-nə-\ \ˈlēn, ˈlē-ən\ Used in a Sentence:   There was a general lien against the debtor for unpaid prope..

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Definition:   An association of two or more persons for the purpose of jointly conducting a business and sharing full liability for the debts and obligations of the partnership. Pronunciation:  \ˈjen-rəl, ˈje-nə-\ \ˈpärt-nər-ˌship\ Used in a Sentence:   The two brothers formed a general partnership to start their construction..

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Definition:  an instrument of conveyance containing the strongest and most comprehensive promises of further assurance for a seller to convey to a buyer. Pronunciation:  \ˈjen-rəl, ˈje-nə-\ \ˈwȯr-ən-tē, ˈwär-\\ˈdēd\ Used in a Sentence:   We were issued a general warranty deed at th..

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Definition:  A federal agency that is part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  Ginnie Mae provides low-cost mortgages to traditionally underserved sectors of the housing market. Pronunciation: Used in a Sentence:    Our VA loan was guaranteed by G..

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Definition: the value of an established business property compared with the value and assets of a concern whose business is not yet established. Pronunciation: Used in a Sentence:   The restaurant had a high going-concern value because they had been in business for over..

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Definition:   a party’s honest intent to transact business, free from any intent to defraud the other party. Pronunciation: Used in a Sentence:   The potential buyer submitted a good faith offer on the..

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