NAMES
\nˈe͡ɪmz], \nˈeɪmz], \n_ˈeɪ_m_z]\
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By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Personal names, given or surname, as cultural characteristics, as ethnological or religious patterns, as indications of the geographic distribution of families and inbreeding, etc. Analysis of isonymy, the quality of having the same or similar names, is useful in the study of population genetics. NAMES is used also for the history of names or name changes of corporate bodies, such as medical societies, universities, hospitals, government agencies, etc.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Lloyd's insurance underwriting syndicate members who provide risk capital, and share in the syndicate's profit and loss, but do not participate in the underwriting process. In proportion to the invested amount, each 'name' is directly liable to the syndicate's policyholders . Refer to name. Also refer to Lloyd's Of London.
By Henry Campbell Black
Word of the day
Under-arm
- Done (as bowling) with the arm not raised above elbow, that is, swung far out from body; underhand. Cf. Over-and Round-Arm.