Anomie Theory Views Crime and Delinquency as Resulting from the Social

question 38

True/False

Anomie theory views crime and delinquency as resulting from the social structural characteristic of anomie or normlessness, which frees people to pursue economic success by whatever means necessary.

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Agency Coupled With An Interest

An irrevocable agency agreement in which the agent is given an interest in the subject matter of the agency. Also called irrevocable agency.

Principal

The original sum of money borrowed in a loan, or the amount of the investment, not including the interest or profits.

Agency Relationship

A legal bond where one party, the agent, acts on behalf of another, the principal, in dealings with third parties.

Financial Year End

Financial year end is the completion of a one-year, or 12-month, accounting period; the date when companies must finalize their financial statements and report their financial performance.