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discrimination

The prejudicial or distinguishing treatment of an individual based on their actual or perceived membership in a certain group or category, such as their age,

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directive

An order or instruction, especially one issued by a central authority. (source: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/directive)

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devaluation

A reduction in the value of a currency with respect to those goods, services or other monetary units with which that currency can be exchanged.

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derogation

The partial abrogation of a law. To derogate from a law is to enact something which is contrary to it, while to abrogate a law

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depreciation

A decrease in an asset’s value caused by unfavorable market conditions (Read more: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/depreciation.asp#ixzz2K1MoFQDj) For accounting purposes, depreciation indicates how much of an asset’s value

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deflation

In economics, deflation is a decrease in the general price level of goods and services. (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deflation)

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deduction

A sum of money, that is or may be deducted. (source: http://www.wordreference.com/definition/deduction)

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debit

An accounting entry which results in either an increase in assets or a decrease in liabilities or net worth. Opposite of credit. (source: http://www.investorwords.com/1308/debit.html)

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credit scoring

A statistical technique used to determine whether to extend credit (and if so, how much) to a borrower. Credit scoring is often considered more accurate

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credit bureau

An agency which collects and sells information about the creditworthiness of individuals. (Read more: http://www.investorwords.com/1198/credit_bureau.html#ixzz23MPnPmCw)

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